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Steering wheel removal
« on: 30 July 2010, 09:28:54 »
Hi Folks,
I've finally found my Carbon Irmscher Steering wheel (with radio controls) and want to swap it for the current one.

Not being confident with automotive DIY  :-[and having seen the backwards and forwardsing (sic) of Mr Haynes Chapters 10 &12 required,  :-?wondered how difficult it was? :-/

anyone fancy a trip to London - I'd like to contribute a 'How to' but feel the need for assistance.

Any advice or assistance on offer?

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Re: Steering wheel removal
« Reply #1 on: 30 July 2010, 20:48:56 »
Any advice on swapping steering wheels, folks?

Much appreciated if anyone has any!

Matthew :y
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Re: Steering wheel removal
« Reply #2 on: 30 July 2010, 20:57:21 »
Disconnect battery at least 30 minutes prior to starting. A torx bolt each side from the rear at 3 and 9 o'clock to remove the airbag. Crack nut but leave it on the last 3 or 4 turns (VERY IMPORTANT!!!). Lots of pulling and wiggling it should pop, maybe a few firm bangs from behind with the heel of your hand as you pull with the other. The (VERY IMPORTANT!!!) reason you leave the nut on a few turns is that when it pops it will fly off and 1) yanks all of the steering control and airbag wires out and 2) smack you in the face/mouth and sting considerably!

As haynes says - refitting is the reverse of removal :y
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Re: Steering wheel removal
« Reply #3 on: 30 July 2010, 20:59:42 »
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Disconnect battery at least 30 minutes prior to starting. A torx bolt each side from the rear at 3 and 9 o'clock to remove the airbag. Crack nut but leave it on the last 3 or 4 turns (VERY IMPORTANT!!!). Lots of pulling and wiggling it should pop, maybe a few firm bangs from behind with the heel of your hand as you pull with the other. The (VERY IMPORTANT!!!) reason you leave the nut on a few turns is that when it pops it will fly off and 1) yanks all of the steering control and airbag wires out and 2) smack you in the face/mouth and sting considerably!

As haynes says - refitting is the reverse of removal :y
Just to add DON'T hit it with a hammer
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Re: Steering wheel removal
« Reply #4 on: 30 July 2010, 21:00:09 »
Ta

Just need to pluck up the courage and get started..................... ::)
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« Reply #5 on: 30 July 2010, 21:09:48 »
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Just to add DON'T hit it with a hammer

Oops, forgot that part  :-[
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Re: Steering wheel removal
« Reply #6 on: 30 July 2010, 21:26:46 »
.....Yeah Mr Haynes is quite clear about not bringing a hammer to the party.................. ::)
« Last Edit: 30 July 2010, 21:27:06 by MV6Matt »
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Re: Steering wheel removal
« Reply #7 on: 31 July 2010, 00:16:45 »
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