2006 Acura TL Power Steering Removal

This manual contains STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL for Acura TL.
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 )
before performing repairs or service.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the
customer's audio presets.
2. Align the front wheels straight ahead, then remove the driver's airbag from the steering wheel (see
DRIVER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT ).
3. Disconnect the cable reel subharness connector (A) from the cable reel.
4. Loosen the steering wheel bolt (B).
5. 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 threads, the bolts will hit the
cable reel and damage it. To prevent this, install a pair of jam nuts five threads upon each puller
bolt.
6. Remove the steering wheel puller, then remove the steering wheel bolt and steering wheel from the
steering column.

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