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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 07:11 AM
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Default Steering wheel install, any issues?

I bought a new steering wheel (old has a kit of scratch marks) and want to install it but other than disconnecting the battery, are there any pitfalls, or tricks I should know about?

I don't want to end up with blown airbag or something...

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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 08:03 AM
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no not really, just go nice and slow, they're meant to come off, so no worries. Have you got a set of 'torx' bits, you'll need them.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2011 | 09:11 AM
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Thanks Sean. I got a set(s) of torx bits so I should be good to go.

I'll disconnect the battery, wait for a while (I've heard that in Porsche's at least you're supposed to wait so better to be safe than sorry) and then go slow...
 
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Old Nov 6, 2011 | 06:34 PM
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Here you go Flying Finn...

Tools: 4mm allen wrench, 10mm open end wrench, 21mm socket wrench, T25 torx socket,
WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when handling an air bag module.
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 10:16 AM
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Big thanks donch61!!
 
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