steering wheel removal 1995 xjs
#2
Ahh, I was waiting for you.
I intend to do the same thing, eventually.
Apparently you will need the JD115 tool to disarm the airbag. Some claim you don't really need it since you can spend 10 minutes coaxing the screw around with some needlenose pliers. Others have had success modifying a 6mm socket to do the trick.
In either case, you can do a search on this forum, as well as others, for the JD115 tool.
If you do end up replacing the wheel, please consider taking pics along the way and letting us know how you've made out. My wood steering wheel is in serious need of refurbishment, but I am concerned about that darn airbag!
I intend to do the same thing, eventually.
Apparently you will need the JD115 tool to disarm the airbag. Some claim you don't really need it since you can spend 10 minutes coaxing the screw around with some needlenose pliers. Others have had success modifying a 6mm socket to do the trick.
In either case, you can do a search on this forum, as well as others, for the JD115 tool.
If you do end up replacing the wheel, please consider taking pics along the way and letting us know how you've made out. My wood steering wheel is in serious need of refurbishment, but I am concerned about that darn airbag!
#4
I believe the correct tool is JD159. JD115 shows as a front spring compressor.
If you are a JCNA member these tools along with many others are available on loan for next to no cost.
Cheers,
Allan
#6
I fitted an airbag steering wheel in my '92 MY convert. (mine didn't have one in Europe). Bought a walnut one from a UK company £340.00 ish. I then had to get an airbag, (£100.00) 76 to 46 spline adapter from an XJ40 (Ebay) and the airbag firing pin (doesn't come with wheel )!! and swop out the horn buttons. Also made up the "special tool" ...drilled a 5mm hole into a bolt, smashed one side with a hammer to make the hole look like a 'D' and Bobs your uncle the pin turns, don't forget the small grubscrew locking the pin.
I believe that the US airbag is bigger (typical...ha ! so wont fit a European wheel, so ask if they have a US spec. one.
Also seems that swopping to a later Jag wheel you might need the adapter as the splines may be as mine, smaller. I think that the '95 wont need this.
http://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/uk...g-column-upper
Part 0
If l knew how to post a pic. (over 12, so no idea....) l would.
Heres a few videos about removing it. Although l bought mine from them, l did have some customer service problems.........
http://www.myrtleltd.com/xjs-fitting-videos-ezp-22.html
Heres a Florida company that makes them.
http://www.britishautowood.com/steeringwheel.html
At the same time l fitted the sun visors with the lights ....that was fiddly, but worth it.
I believe that the US airbag is bigger (typical...ha ! so wont fit a European wheel, so ask if they have a US spec. one.
Also seems that swopping to a later Jag wheel you might need the adapter as the splines may be as mine, smaller. I think that the '95 wont need this.
http://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/uk...g-column-upper
Part 0
If l knew how to post a pic. (over 12, so no idea....) l would.
Heres a few videos about removing it. Although l bought mine from them, l did have some customer service problems.........
http://www.myrtleltd.com/xjs-fitting-videos-ezp-22.html
Heres a Florida company that makes them.
http://www.britishautowood.com/steeringwheel.html
At the same time l fitted the sun visors with the lights ....that was fiddly, but worth it.
Last edited by malc4d; 10-20-2013 at 08:11 AM.
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