Removal

CAUTION:
- All SRS wire harnesses are covered with yellow insulation. Before you disconnect any part of an SRS wire harness, disconnect the airbag connectors.
- Whenever the ignition switch is ON (II), or has been turned OFF for less than three minutes, be careful not to bump the SRS unit: the airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect positive cable.






2. Remove the access panel from the steering wheel lower cover.






3. Disconnect the connector between the airbag and cable reel.

NOTE: Some SRS system connectors have a spring loaded lock.

4. To release the lock, pull the spring-loaded sleeve toward the stop. Then pull the connector halves apart. Be sure to pull on the sleeve and not on the connector half itself.
5. Remove the lid B and cruise control set/resume switch cover.






6. Remove the TORX T30 bit bolts then, remove the airbag assembly.






7. Disconnect the connectors from the horn and cruise control set/resume switches.
8. Remove the steering wheel nut.






9. Remove the steering wheel by rocking it slightly from side-to-side as you pull steadily with both.

CAUTION:
- 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 Acura 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 airbag assembly is securely attached to the steering wheel; otherwise, severe personal injury could result during airbag deployment.