How to Remove a Steering Column from a Honda Accord

Remove the steering column cover and the bottom dash cover underneath the steering column.

Use a screwdriver to remove three screws holding the steering column cover. One screw is hidden by the steering column adjuster lever. Pull the top steering column cover off.

To access the screw for the lower dash cover, take out the change assembly to the left of the steering wheel.

Remove the lower cover.

Remove the four, 10 mm fasteners from the metal shield around the column.

With the fasteners removed, remove the two Phillips head screws and pull the shield off. Now you should be able to remove the lower steering column cover.

Remove the lower part of the steering cover by removing the three plastic screws towards the floor board.

Take the metal retainer off of the steering column and you should be able to remove the plastic cover.

If the steering wheel can’t be moved, you will have to remove the ignition switch from the column so the steering wheel moves freely.

Remove the two 10 mm fasteners on the top of the steering column to remove the ignition switch. 11

Rotate the steering wheel until you can access the fasteners on the steering column underneath the dash.

Disconnect any electrical connections from the steering column to the car.

Remove the last four 10 mm fasteners that are holding up the steering column.

Pull the steering column from the car.