Think I broke the steering clock spring...
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Think I broke the steering clock spring...
It's all unraveled and I'm having a hard time getting it all the ribbons lined up.
Any tips on how to get this fixed or do I need a brand new clock spring?
Any tips on how to get this fixed or do I need a brand new clock spring?
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Ok I was able to realign the clock spring and got the entire steering wheel and column reassembled!
Wanted to realign the steering wheel because it was about 10 degrees CW off. Things I learned today:
1) The two T30 Torx bolts on the sides that attach to the SRS airbag can EASILY be dropped into the steering wheel. Do the Passenger side T30 while sitting in the passenger seat.
2) Once you remove the 14 mm bolt (torqued down to 29 ft lbs per factory spec) on the steering wheel, give the wheel a hard slap at 12, 9, 3, and 6 o'clock. This will help loosen up the wheel and keep it from pulling on the Cable Reel cover (which houses the damn ribbons) when you pull it off.
3) Make sure the 3 cables coming out of the steering wheel are loosened and unplugged!! If there's any resistance this will cause the Cable Reel cover to pull out and then you're screwed with the ribbons.
4) If you do manage to mess up and unravel the ribbons, relax. Breathe. Then remove the lower bottom panel (attached by 3 Phillips screws), and pop out the Cable Reel back cover entirely.
5) This will free up the back cover and allow you to take your time and wrap the ribbon in proper fashion again.
6) Finally, in case if you were unable to reel the ribbon back together, it's only going to cost you ~$215 from www.hondaautomotiveparts.com for a new one!
Wanted to realign the steering wheel because it was about 10 degrees CW off. Things I learned today:
1) The two T30 Torx bolts on the sides that attach to the SRS airbag can EASILY be dropped into the steering wheel. Do the Passenger side T30 while sitting in the passenger seat.
2) Once you remove the 14 mm bolt (torqued down to 29 ft lbs per factory spec) on the steering wheel, give the wheel a hard slap at 12, 9, 3, and 6 o'clock. This will help loosen up the wheel and keep it from pulling on the Cable Reel cover (which houses the damn ribbons) when you pull it off.
3) Make sure the 3 cables coming out of the steering wheel are loosened and unplugged!! If there's any resistance this will cause the Cable Reel cover to pull out and then you're screwed with the ribbons.
4) If you do manage to mess up and unravel the ribbons, relax. Breathe. Then remove the lower bottom panel (attached by 3 Phillips screws), and pop out the Cable Reel back cover entirely.
5) This will free up the back cover and allow you to take your time and wrap the ribbon in proper fashion again.
6) Finally, in case if you were unable to reel the ribbon back together, it's only going to cost you ~$215 from www.hondaautomotiveparts.com for a new one!
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From: Illnoise. WAY downtown, jerky.
You can re-clock the steering wheel using the coupler in the engine bay, bruv.
Its 2 bolts to do this
That way, you're not having to remove the airbag and steering wheel.
Make sure the rack is centered. And u may need a torque sensor position reset.
Its 2 bolts to do this
That way, you're not having to remove the airbag and steering wheel.
Make sure the rack is centered. And u may need a torque sensor position reset.
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Any picture diagram of how the ribbon line up I'm having that issue now when replacing the steering wheel and it pop out whie pulling the steering wheel out.
Ok I was able to realign the clock spring and got the entire steering wheel and column reassembled!
Wanted to realign the steering wheel because it was about 10 degrees CW off. Things I learned today:
1) The two T30 Torx bolts on the sides that attach to the SRS airbag can EASILY be dropped into the steering wheel. Do the Passenger side T30 while sitting in the passenger seat.
2) Once you remove the 14 mm bolt (torqued down to 29 ft lbs per factory spec) on the steering wheel, give the wheel a hard slap at 12, 9, 3, and 6 o'clock. This will help loosen up the wheel and keep it from pulling on the Cable Reel cover (which houses the damn ribbons) when you pull it off.
3) Make sure the 3 cables coming out of the steering wheel are loosened and unplugged!! If there's any resistance this will cause the Cable Reel cover to pull out and then you're screwed with the ribbons.
4) If you do manage to mess up and unravel the ribbons, relax. Breathe. Then remove the lower bottom panel (attached by 3 Phillips screws), and pop out the Cable Reel back cover entirely.
5) This will free up the back cover and allow you to take your time and wrap the ribbon in proper fashion again.
6) Finally, in case if you were unable to reel the ribbon back together, it's only going to cost you ~$215 from www.hondaautomotiveparts.com for a new one!
Wanted to realign the steering wheel because it was about 10 degrees CW off. Things I learned today:
1) The two T30 Torx bolts on the sides that attach to the SRS airbag can EASILY be dropped into the steering wheel. Do the Passenger side T30 while sitting in the passenger seat.
2) Once you remove the 14 mm bolt (torqued down to 29 ft lbs per factory spec) on the steering wheel, give the wheel a hard slap at 12, 9, 3, and 6 o'clock. This will help loosen up the wheel and keep it from pulling on the Cable Reel cover (which houses the damn ribbons) when you pull it off.
3) Make sure the 3 cables coming out of the steering wheel are loosened and unplugged!! If there's any resistance this will cause the Cable Reel cover to pull out and then you're screwed with the ribbons.
4) If you do manage to mess up and unravel the ribbons, relax. Breathe. Then remove the lower bottom panel (attached by 3 Phillips screws), and pop out the Cable Reel back cover entirely.
5) This will free up the back cover and allow you to take your time and wrap the ribbon in proper fashion again.
6) Finally, in case if you were unable to reel the ribbon back together, it's only going to cost you ~$215 from www.hondaautomotiveparts.com for a new one!
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