Replacing the Ignition switch on a 95 civic

Discussion in 'Civic' started by home, Apr 14, 2004.

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    home Guest

    How do I remove the broken Ignition switch on my daughters 95 civic
    (it was stolen last month and recovered a week ago )

    it looks like I have to remove the steering wheel
    to drill out the shear bolts that hold it in place
    Is there any chance of my accidentally deploying the air bag
    when I remove the steering wheel?

    Any thoughts would be helpful

     
    home, Apr 14, 2004
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    Randolph Guest

    The service manual has special instructions regarding the airbags.

    1. Turn off ignition.
    2. Disconnect battery negative terminal.
    3. Disconnect battery positive terminal.
    4. Wait at least three minutes before proceeding.
    5. Use the red short connector if you disconnect either air bag.

    Not sure if you really need to remove the steering wheel though. The
    procedure at http://www.honda.co.uk/owner/civicmanual/pdf/23-a68.pdf
    shows the work being done with the steering wheel in place.
     
    Randolph, Apr 14, 2004
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    home Guest

    the chilton manual says you need to remove the steering wheel
    to drill out the shear bolts
    (the ignition was Trashed by the Tire Thief's)
    I tried the web link you posted
    but the 4 page pdf file was blacked out


    Thanx
    for the help
    danthehandyman
     
    home, Apr 15, 2004
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    Jim Yanik Guest



    Uh,if the thieves went after the ignition switch,they were NOT just after
    the tires. Maybe they were joyriders.

    For tires,they just put blocks under the car,let the air out of the
    tires,unbolt them,and then leave.
    Why risk getting caught stealing the entire car for just the tires?

    You need an alarm on any and every car these days,unfortunately.
     
    Jim Yanik, Apr 15, 2004
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    home Guest

    thanx for the help after updating my acrobat reader the page opened
    perfect

    Handymandan
     
    home, Apr 17, 2004
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