Honda HR-V: Cable Reel Removal and Installation

Removal

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations - Refer to: SRS Component Location Index (KA/KC), or SRS Component Location Index (KA/KC) and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

NOTE: Before doing this procedure, set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.

1. 12 Volt Battery Terminal - Disconnect

NOTE: Wait at least 3 minutes before starting work.

2. Driver's Airbag - Remove

3. Steering Wheel - Remove

4. Column Cover - Remove

5. Connector - Disconnect

1. Disconnect the connectors (A) from the cable reel.

6. Cable Reel/Steering Angle Sensor - Remove

1. Release the lock tabs (A), then remove the cable reel/steering angle sensor (B).

7. Cable Reel - Remove

Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations - Refer to: SRS Component Location Index (KA/KC), or SRS Component Location Index (KA/KC) and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

• Before installing the steering wheel, make sure the front wheels are aligned straight ahead.
• New cable reel is locked by yellow tab for center adjustment. When installing a new cable reel there is no need to rotate the cable reel. You remove the tab and discard it, after install new cable reel.
• If the driver's airbag is deployed, cable reel cannot be reused because of thermal damage.

1. Cable Reel - Install

2. Cable Reel/Steering Angle Sensor - Install

3. Connector - Connect

1. Connect the connector (A) to the cable reel.

4. Column Cover - Install

5. Cable Reel - Align

1. Make sure the front wheels are pointing straight ahead
2. Center the cable reel (A). Do this by first rotating the cable reel clockwise until it stops
3. Rotate the cable reel counterclockwise about three full turns. The arrow mark (B) on the cable reel label should point straight up.

6. Steering Wheel - Install

7. Driver's Airbag - Install

8. SRS Operation - Confirm

1. Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure, turn the vehicle to the ON mode, and check that the SRS indicator comes on for about 6 seconds and then goes off.

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