Help with Steering Wheel Removal
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Help with Steering Wheel Removal
I have searched and found where several members have removed their steering wheel, brut cannot find instructions on how it's done. (Other than disconnect the battery and it requiring a jewels screwdriver)
My cruise control buttons have to be mashed down multiple time to work and the Dealership said the airbag must be removed to replace the switch set....
Thanks for any help with this,
Doug
My cruise control buttons have to be mashed down multiple time to work and the Dealership said the airbag must be removed to replace the switch set....
Thanks for any help with this,
Doug
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Anyway, here are the two procedures from the Workshop Manual:
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In case anyone comes across this in the future, I just replaced my steering wheel with a flat bottom and wanted to share my experience.
Don't be scared or intimidated. This is not a difficult job if you know how to turn a wrench. You don't need the "special tools", a straight pick will do the job of getting to the airbag clips behind the steering wheel.
If you search eBay for a 'hook and pick set', these sets can be picked up for AU$10.
Don't forget to disconnect the negative battery terminal before you get started.
You don't need to remove the clock spring if you're just swapping over the steering wheel. Make sure you keep the clock spring as still as possible. Some movement won't hurt, but don't let it go crazy.
Take note of the markings on the steering wheel when you remove it and align the markings when you put the wheel/replacement wheel back on.
Put some blue thread locker on the bolt and tighten to 63nm.
Overall, it's a 3/10 for difficulty. The thing that will stress you out is worrying about your airbag deploying. Once you get over that fear, it's a very easy job.
Don't be scared or intimidated. This is not a difficult job if you know how to turn a wrench. You don't need the "special tools", a straight pick will do the job of getting to the airbag clips behind the steering wheel.
If you search eBay for a 'hook and pick set', these sets can be picked up for AU$10.
Don't forget to disconnect the negative battery terminal before you get started.
You don't need to remove the clock spring if you're just swapping over the steering wheel. Make sure you keep the clock spring as still as possible. Some movement won't hurt, but don't let it go crazy.
Take note of the markings on the steering wheel when you remove it and align the markings when you put the wheel/replacement wheel back on.
Put some blue thread locker on the bolt and tighten to 63nm.
Overall, it's a 3/10 for difficulty. The thing that will stress you out is worrying about your airbag deploying. Once you get over that fear, it's a very easy job.
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