MDX V6-3471cc 3.5L (2002)
Steering Column Lock: Service and Repair
Replacement
1. Remove the steering column.
2. Center punch each of the two shear bolts, and drill their heads off with a 5 mm (0.20 inch) drill bit. Be careful not to damage the switch body
when removing the shear bolts.
3. Remove the shear bolts from the switch body.
4. Install the switch body without the key inserted.
5. Loosely tighten the new shear bolts.
6. Insert the ignition key, and check for proper operation of the steering wheel lock. Make sure that the ignition key turns freely.
7. Tighten the shear bolts (A) until the hex heads (B) twist off.