Honda Civic. Manual — part 1063

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see
PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) in the SRS before doing repairs or
service.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the audio or navigation system, then

write down the audio presets.

2. Make sure the ignition switch at LOCK (0), then 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 DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).

4. Disconnect the cable reel subharness connector (A).

Fig. 7: Identifying Cable Reel Subharness Connector And Steering Wheel
Bolt

5. Loosen the steering wheel bolt (B).
6. Install a commercially available steering wheel puller (A) on the steering wheel

(B). Free the steering wheel from the steering column shaft by turning the
pressure bolt (C) of the puller.

Note these items when removing the steering wheel:

Do not tap on the steering wheel or the steering column shaft when
removing the steering wheel.

If you thread the puller bolts (D) into the wheel hub more than five

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

threads, the bolts will hit the cable reel and damage it. To prevent this,
install a pair of jam nuts five threads up on each puller bolt.

Fig. 8: Identifying Steering Wheel Puller On Steering Wheel & Bolts

7. Remove the steering wheel puller, then remove the steering wheel bolt and

steering wheel from the steering column.

Fig. 9: Identifying Steering Wheel And Bolt

STEERING WHEEL DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

Except Si model

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 10: Exploded View Of Steering Wheel - Except Si Model

Si model

2008 Honda Civic EX

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

Fig. 11: Exploded View Of Steering Wheel - Si Model

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 three full
turns. The arrow mark (B) on the cable reel label should point straight up.

2008 Honda Civic EX

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