DC5R Steering Wheel Removal

[her0]

Anyone got any idea how to remove a dc5's steering wheel? Planning to replace it with another steering wheel since its a bit worn, and i'm a bit anal and its bothers me haha!
PS. Airbag with the steering wheel.

[bungsai]

Steering Wheel Removal
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 23-10)and
precautions and procedures (see page 23_11) in the SRS section before performing repairs or servrce.
'1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio.
then write down the radio station presets.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
3. Align the front wheels straight ahead, then remove
the driver's airbag from the steering wheel (see page 23-127).
4. Disconnect the cruise control sevresume switch
connector (A), and loosen the steering wheel bolt
{B).
5. Install a commercially available steering wheel puller (A) on the steering wheel lB). Free the
steering wheelfrom the steering column shaft by
turning the pressure bolt (C) of the puller,
Note these items when removing the steoring
wheel:
. Do nottap on the steering wheel orthe steering
column shaft when removing the steering wheel. . lf youthread the puller bolts (D) intothewheel
hub more than five threads, the bolts wi hit the
cable reel and damage it. To prevent this, install
a pair ofjam nuts tive threads up on each Duller
bolt.
Remove the steering wheel puller, then remove the steering wheel bolt and steering wheel from the steering column.

Steering Wheel Installation
1. Before installing the steering wheel, make sure the front wheels are aligned straight ahead, then center
the cable reel (A). Do this by first rotating the cable reel clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it
counterclockwise about two and a halfturns. The
arrow mark (B) on the cable reel label point should point straight up.
2. Position the two tabs (A) of the turn signal
cancelling sleeve (B) as shown, and install the
steering wheel on to the steering column shaft,
making sure the steering wheel hub (C) engages
the pins (D) of the cable reel and tabs of the
canceling sleeve. Do not tap on the steering wheel
or steering column shaft when installinq the
steering wheel,
3. lnstall the steering wheel bolt (A) and tighten it .
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4. Connect the cruise control set/resume switch
connector.
5. Install the driver's airbag, and confirm that the
system is operating properly (see page 23_12g).
6. Check the horn and turn signal cancelling for proper operation.
7. Reconnect the battery and do the following: . Power window control unit resetting procedure
{see page 22-139).
. PCM idle learn procedure (see page 11_149). . Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the costomer's radio station presets. . Set the clock.

reference - http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=286096&highlight=steering+wheel+removal

it looks like you will need the helms manual available online if you look.

and a steering wheel puller.

[her0]

Thanks Bungsai, funnily enough i know what your nick means. :D

[Riced_Civic]

if ur gonna replace it ill buy it off you

[her0]

if ur gonna replace it ill buy it off you

if i source another one out, i'll contact you.

[Riced_Civic]

done deal, looking forward to hear from u

[migoreng]

bungsai
ewww
:P