Steering wheel change
07-21-2006, 06:24 PM
#5
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RE: Steering wheel change
does anyone have a step by step on how to do this, I'm going to be changing out my steering wheel too.
disconect the negative then the two bolts on the side????? I read some thread on how you have to wait a 1/2 after you disconnect the negative before you do the install, is this true?? also, is there one big bolt after removing the wheel????
disconect the negative then the two bolts on the side????? I read some thread on how you have to wait a 1/2 after you disconnect the negative before you do the install, is this true?? also, is there one big bolt after removing the wheel????
07-21-2006, 06:59 PM
#6
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RE: Steering wheel change
Be careful - I have no idea how touchy these airbags are - My personal view of these things is that they are to be considered loaded guns!
1. power off (you would not want the bag firing on you - that would be unpleasant)
- there is a fuse in the "smart box" for the air bag pull it... I
- turn the car back on and make sure the idiot light is complaining about the airbag being off...
- ignition off again (never hurts to pull the battery cable if you don't mind resetting your radio)
- wait a minute (at least) for the backup battery to deplete.
2. remove 2 bolts on either side of the column (they are under little caps)
3. remove airbag connectors from the back - keep track of which is which (they should be keyed, but be careful)
4. remove airbag module - point it away from you - store business end up out of the way on something non-conductive
5. make sure wheel is straight (before getting this far)
6. remove the single bolt holding the wheel in
This info comes with no warranty whatsover, you are an idiot to take my advice, you did not hear it from me, I never told you I don't know what you are thinking taking your wheel off
1. power off (you would not want the bag firing on you - that would be unpleasant)
- there is a fuse in the "smart box" for the air bag pull it... I
- turn the car back on and make sure the idiot light is complaining about the airbag being off...
- ignition off again (never hurts to pull the battery cable if you don't mind resetting your radio)
- wait a minute (at least) for the backup battery to deplete.
2. remove 2 bolts on either side of the column (they are under little caps)
3. remove airbag connectors from the back - keep track of which is which (they should be keyed, but be careful)
4. remove airbag module - point it away from you - store business end up out of the way on something non-conductive
5. make sure wheel is straight (before getting this far)
6. remove the single bolt holding the wheel in
This info comes with no warranty whatsover, you are an idiot to take my advice, you did not hear it from me, I never told you I don't know what you are thinking taking your wheel off
07-21-2006, 07:03 PM
#7
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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RE: Steering wheel change
05HOTROD what steering wheel are you putting on inplace of it, does it use the stock airbag or are you going to be running no airbag? Do you have a link to where you purchased, would like to see what it looks like.
-Jeff
-Jeff
07-21-2006, 07:17 PM
#9
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RE: Steering wheel change
I bought a stock IUP leather steering wheel like the first pic,
the second pic is the wheel I have on now, absolutely nothing wrong with it, I just want the brushed look now. I plan on having the new one upgraded with a thicker leather feel, but maybe later. the second pic is much better leather and looks alot like the shelby style leather wheel.
[IMG]local://upfiles/20677/B9053CB40BD645F9B4DC83E14735756B.jpg[/IMG]
this wheel is actually much darker gray in color, the flash just made it look faded
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[IMG]local://upfiles/20677/53A7B55F02BA4246AFF90D6E7F28F8BF.jpg[/IMG] ***F O R S A L E ***
the second pic is the wheel I have on now, absolutely nothing wrong with it, I just want the brushed look now. I plan on having the new one upgraded with a thicker leather feel, but maybe later. the second pic is much better leather and looks alot like the shelby style leather wheel.
[IMG]local://upfiles/20677/B9053CB40BD645F9B4DC83E14735756B.jpg[/IMG]
this wheel is actually much darker gray in color, the flash just made it look faded
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[IMG]local://upfiles/20677/53A7B55F02BA4246AFF90D6E7F28F8BF.jpg[/IMG] ***F O R S A L E ***
07-24-2006, 12:40 PM
#10
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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RE: Steering wheel change
I am doing the same wheel change. I should get it FedEx today or tomorrow. the Base steering wheel feels like crap. I cant wait to get the leather one on. I also bought the leather shift **** for 20. new. the wheel was about 170 though. still not bad.