Honda Element. Manual — part 147

Fig. 274: Identifying Steering Column Cover Screws

8. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness B 5P connector (A) from the cable reel, then disconnect the

dashboard wire harness B 4P connector (B) from the cable reel.

Fig. 275: Identifying Dashboard Wire Harness B 5P Connector

9. Release the lock tab (A) under the cable reel connector with a 90° hook shaped tool (B). Slide the tool

below the cable reel connector just above the lock tab. Release the lower lock tab (C), and slide the cable
reel off the column.

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Fig. 276: Releasing Lock Tab Under Cable Reel Connector With Hook Shaped Tool

INSTALLATION

1. Before installing the steering wheel, align the front wheels straight ahead.

2. If not already done, disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes.

3. Set the turn signal canceling sleeve (A) so the projections (B) are aligned vertically.

Fig. 277: Identifying Turn Signal Canceling Sleeve Projections

4. Carefully install the cable reel (A) on the steering column shaft. Then connect the 5P connector (B) and

the 4P connector (C).

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2007-08 RESTRAINTS SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) - Element

Fig. 278: Identifying Cable Reel, 5P Connector And 4P Connector

5. Install the steering column covers.

6. If necessary, center the cable reel. (New replacement cable reels come centered.) Do this by first rotating

the cable reel clockwise until it stops. Then rotate it counterclockwise about two and a half turns until the
arrow mark on the cable reel label points straight up.

Fig. 279: Identifying Arrow Mark On Cable Reel Label Points

7. Position the two tabs (A) of the turn signal canceling 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 canceling sleeve. Do not tap on the steering wheel or steering column shaft when
installing the steering wheel.

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2007-08 RESTRAINTS SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) - Element

Fig. 280: Engaging Pins Of Cable Reel And Tabs Of Canceling Sleeve

8. Align the projections on the cable reel with the holes on the steering wheel, and install the steering wheel

with a new steering wheel bolt (A).

Fig. 281: Identifying Steering Wheel Bolt

9. Install the driver's airbag (see DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).

10. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

11. After installing the cable reel, confirm proper system operation:

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

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After the SRS indicator has turned off, turn the steering wheel fully left and right to confirm the
SRS indicator does not come on.

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Make sure the horn works.

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Make sure the cruise control works.

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Make sure there are no DTCs.

SRS UNIT REPLACEMENT

2007 Honda Element EX

2007-08 RESTRAINTS SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) - Element