RDX L4-2.3L Turbo (2008)
Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable: Service and Repair
Cable Reel Replacement
Removal
1. Make sure the front wheels are aligned straight ahead.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, then wait for 3 minutes before starting work.
3. Remove the driver's airbag.
4. Disconnect the connector (A) from the cable reel, then remove the steering wheel bolt (B).
5. Confirm that the front wheels point straight ahead, then remove the steering wheel with a steering wheel puller. Do not tap on the steering wheel or
steering column shaft when removing the steering wheel.
6. Remove the driver's under cover.
7. Remove the upper column cover and lower column cover.
8. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness 4P connector (A) from the cable reel 4P connector (B), then disconnect the dashboard wire harness 20P
connector (C) from the cable reel (D).
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.
