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2002 Honda Civic Si

Steering lock Replacement

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Steering lock Replacement
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  1. Remove the steering column (see Steering Column Removal and Installation  ).
  2. Center punch each of the two shear bolts, and drill their heads off with a 5 mm (3/16 in.) drill bit. Be careful not to damage the switch body when removing the shear bolts.
    Fig 1: Drilling Shear Bolts Heads Off
    G01505760Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  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 and that the ignition key turns freely.
  7. Tighten the shear bolts (A) until the hex heads (B) twist off.
    Fig 2: Tightening Shear Bolts
    G01505761Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
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