steering wheel removal

[xrtech12]

very new to this,

i have an nrg hub and a new steering wheel, need to know how to remove the old dinosaur out on my mkiii, help please

 

[hvyman]

Remove the 2 screws on the side to remove the horn button and then iirc it's a 19 mm but could be a 17 mm loosen the nut but don't take off all the way and f,ing pull and shake. Some come off easier than others.

 

[Jeff Lange]

Can use a steering wheel puller as well if you want to be sure it'll come off relatively easily.

Jeff

 

[modmonster2008]

oh and once you get the new wheel on tell us how the steering response and such feels, and is it smaller than the stock wheel or same size?

 

[RazoE]

You can rent a steering wheel puller for around $20 at Autozone, and once you're done, they refund you every last penny..

 

[Neodeuccio]

Step by step instructions from AllData:


1. Disable airbag system, refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.
2. On models equipped with airbag, pull wheel pad out from steering wheel and disconnect airbag connector. When removing wheel pad, take care not to pull airbag wire harness. When storing wheel pad, keep upper surface of the pad facing upward. Never disassemble wheel pad.
3. On all models, remove steering wheel pad.
4. Place alignment marks on steering wheel and mainshaft for assembly reference.
5. Remove nut attaching steering wheel to steering shaft.
6. Using a suitable puller, remove steering wheel.
7. Reverse procedure to install. Rearm airbag system, refer to Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming.

If you have an airbag:
1. Turn ignition "OFF" and disconnect battery ground cable. Wait at least 20 seconds to begin work.
2. Never use a back-up power source from outside vehicle.
3. When storing airbag assembly, keep upper surface of airbag assembly facing upward.
4. All airbag components are marked with warning stickers. Always follow instructions printed on stickers.
5. When working around airbag sensors, it may be necessary to remove sensors to prevent electrical shocks that may occur when work is being performed.
6. All airbag system wiring and connectors are encased in yellow.
7. To arm airbag system, proceed as follows:
(a) Turn ignition switch to "LOCK" position.
(b) Reconnect battery ground cable.
(c) Wait at least 10 seconds before turning the ignition switch from "LOCK" position.

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FYI: AllData is a massive database used by dealers and shops as their instructions for doing just about anything to just about any car. This is make and model specific, and I chose a 1990 Turbo as our "dumby car". Hope this helps!

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Also, airbags can be seriously fucking dangerous. If you've got one, don't cut corners!

 

[te72]

Thanks for the posts guys, I've been meaning to put an old Nardi wheel on my car for ages, but haven't bothered to get the hub yet... I'll bookmark this one to reference when I finally do. Tried removing it once before, but looking above, I was going about it a totally wrong way (thought the horn pad was like my Nardi and just pulled off, oops).

 

[RazoE]

the pre 89 and 89 steering wheels have reuglar phillips head screws, just unscrew those, unplug the cruise control, and the holding nut is right there, but on 90+ wheels use a "security star" screw driver, and unscrew the 4 from the sides, then it pulls off..

 

[drogon]

Im installing a nardi wheel on mine I got for a really good price could not pass it up. Have a NRG short Hub adapter. I have the wheel off but wondering if I have to by pass the air bag sensor or are you supposed to remove the whole assemble(anything in yellow)?

 

[hvyman]

No just remove it.

 

[drogon]

Alright I'll see if I can post some pics when it's done thanks


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[drogon]

waiting on my horn button to ship in


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