Honda Civic. Manual — part 1064

Fig. 12: Identifying Arrow Mark On Cable Reel Label

2. Position the two tabs (A) of the turn signal cancelling sleeve (B) as shown.

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
turn signal canceling sleeve. Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering
column shaft when installing the steering wheel.

Fig. 13: Identifying Steering Wheel On Steering Column Shaft

3. Install the steering wheel bolt (A), and tighten it to the specified torque.

Connect the cable reel subharness connector (B). Make sure the wire harness is
routed and fastened properly.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 STEERING Steering - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

Fig. 14: Identifying Steering Wheel Bolt - Specified Torque

4. Install the driver's airbag, and confirm that the system is operating properly

(see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).

5. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery and do these items:

Turn the ignition switch ON (II); the SRS indicator should come on for
about 6 seconds and then go off.

Enter the anti-theft code for the audio or navigation system, then enter the
audio presets.

Set the clock.

Make sure the horn and turn signal switch work properly.

Make sure the steering wheel switches work properly.

Make sure the steering wheel is centered.

6. After installation, do these checks.

Check the steering wheel spoke angle. If the steering spoke angles to the
right and left are not equal (steering wheel is not centered), correct the
engagement of the wheel/column shaft serrations.

Set the steering column to the center tilt position, and to the center
telescopic position, then do the front toe inspection (see FRONT TOE
INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT ).

COLUMN COVER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

NOTE:

Take care not to scratch or damage the column covers.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 STEERING Steering - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

1. Release the lock lever (A), and adjust the steering column to full tilt down

position and to the full telescopic pull position.

Fig. 15: Identifying Column Cover Remove/Install Components

2. Insert a suitable sized screwdriver or equivalent tool (B) along the guide rib (C)

into the lever hole (D) in the lower column cover (E).

3. Release the hook (F) locating on the left side of the upper column cover (G). A

right side hook (H) of the upper column cover can't be released from the inside.

4. Turn the steering wheel to left, and release the left pawl (I) of the upper

column cover while pushing the lower column cover from the front side.

5. Turn the steering wheel to right, and release the right pawl (J) of the upper

column cover is in the same as the step 4.

6. Remove the cover by lightly pulling it up by releasing the right side hook (H)

of the upper column cover.

Do not pry the cover surface with any tools.

NOTE:

Carefully release the pawls, note the hooks (K) may
break when upper column cover is pulled up too hard.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 STEERING Steering - Civic (All Except Hybrid)

7. Remove the three screws, then remove the lower column cover (A).

Fig. 16: Identifying Lower Column Cover And Screws

8. Install the upper and lower column cover in the reverse order of removal, and

push the hooks into place securely.

STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see
COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see
PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) in the SRS before doing repairs or
service.

REMOVAL

NOTE:

Be careful not to pull the bracket (A) on the front side of
steering column out of its normal position. If the bracket
accidentally comes out, replace the steering column as an
assembly.

2008 Honda Civic EX

2006-08 STEERING Steering - Civic (All Except Hybrid)