Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 692

inspected or replaced. See AIR BAG/SRS COMPONENT INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT TABLES
article in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

CABLE REEL

Removal

1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See

DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Ensure front
wheels are in straight-ahead position. Remove driver-side air bag. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG
MODULE .

2. Remove steering wheel. Remove left instrument panel side and lower covers. Remove upper and lower

steering column covers. Disconnect 4- and 13-pin connectors. See Fig. 10 . Release tabs and remove
cable reel from column.

Installation

To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position. Install cancel sleeve
so projections are aligned vertically. See Fig. 11 . Center cable reel if necessary. See CABLE REEL
CENTERING under ADJUSTMENTS. Tighten steering wheel bolt to specification. See TORQUE
SPECIFICATIONS . Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under DISABLING &
ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.

WARNING:

Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result.
Read and follow all WARNINGS and AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
before working on air bag system or related components.

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Fig. 10: Identifying Cable Reel
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

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Fig. 11: Aligning Cancel Sleeve & Cable Reel
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

CENTER CONSOLE

Removal & Installation

1. Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See

DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Loosen lock nut
and remove manual gearshift lever knob, if equipped.

2. Starting at front, pull up on center console trim panel, detaching clips. See Fig. 12 . Disconnect heated

seat switch connectors, if equipped and remove center console trim panel.

3. Open center upper pocket lid, then pull at lower edge and detach clips and remove center upper pocket.

See Fig. 13 . Remove screws, disconnect front power socket connector and remove center lower pocket.

4. Open console lid and remove console mat. See Fig. 14 . Remove console mounting screws. Disconnect

rear power socket. Pull up on areas of center console, release hooks at front of console and remove center
console.

5. To install, reverse removal procedure. Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING SYSTEM under

DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM.

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Fig. 12: Identifying Center Console Trim Panel
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

2004 Acura TSX

2004 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Acura - Air Bag Restraint Systems