Installation

CAUTION:

Centering Cable Reel:

^ Before installing the steering wheel, align the front wheels straight ahead.
^ Be sure to install the harness wires so that they are not pinched or interfering with other car parts.
^ Do not replace the original steering wheel with any other design, since it will make it impossible to properly install the airbag. (only use genuine HONDA replacement parts)
^ After reassembly, confirm that the wheels are still straight ahead and that steering wheel spoke angle is correct. If minor spoke angle adjustment is necessary, do so only by adjustment of the tie rods, not by removing and repositioning the steering wheel.


WARNING! Confirm that the driver's airbag assembly is securely attached to the steering wheel; otherwise, severe personal injury could result during later airbag deployment.


1. Before installing the steering wheel, center the cable reel.

- Do this by first rotating the cable reel clockwise until it stops
- Then rotate it counterclockwise (approximately two turns) until:
- The yellow gear tooth lines up with the mark on the cover.
- The arrow on the cable reel label points straight up.

Aligning Cable Wheel Pins:

2. Install the steering wheel and tighten the steering wheel nut.

NOTE: Be sure the steering wheel shaft engages the pins of the cable reel.

3. Insert the cruise control set/resume connector and cable reel connector (3-P) to the steering wheel clips.

Disconnecting Wire Connectors:

4. Connect the horn connector.

Horn Pad Installation:

5. Install the driver's airbag assembly with new TORX'bolts.

6. Install the cruise control SET/RESUME switch cover and the left access panel on the steering wheel.


7. Disconnect the short connector from the airbag connector.


8. Connect the airbag connector (3 - P) and cable reel connector (3 - P).

Attaching Short Connector:

9. Attach the short connector to the lower access panel, then install the panel on the steering wheel lower cover.

10. Connect the battery positive terminal and then connect the negative terminal.

Checking Alignment Marks Align:

11. After installing the airbag assembly, confirm proper system operation:

^ Turn the ignition to "II" position: the instrument panel SRS light should come on for about 6 seconds and then go off.
^ Confirm operation of horn buttons.
^ Confirm operation of cruise control set/resume switch.
^ Turn the steering wheel counterclockwise and make sure the yellow gear tooth still lines up with the alignment mark.