Steering wheel removal / replacement
#1
Thread Starter
Steering wheel removal / replacement
I've just had my re-trimmed steering wheel delivered from Robin. Looks great
Question 1 - Is it a very easy job to swap them over (for "easy" read "within the capabilities of someone who can just about change a plug") ?
Question 2 - If the answer to Q1 above is "Yes" can anyone point me to a "Idiots guide to changing an S2000 steering wheel". ? I guess a YouToob video will do.
My concern is more about disrupting the airbag than anything else.
It's a pre-facelift if that makes any difference.
thanks
Andy
Question 1 - Is it a very easy job to swap them over (for "easy" read "within the capabilities of someone who can just about change a plug") ?
Question 2 - If the answer to Q1 above is "Yes" can anyone point me to a "Idiots guide to changing an S2000 steering wheel". ? I guess a YouToob video will do.
My concern is more about disrupting the airbag than anything else.
It's a pre-facelift if that makes any difference.
thanks
Andy
#2
Site Moderator
It's easy.
Here's a thread on it - https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-un...n-diy-1023105/
One thing, make sure you have your radio code handy as you need to disconnect the battery to remove the airbag. Also, you'll more than likely have to swing by a dealer to have the SRS light reset after reconnecting the airbag. Local dealer didn't charge me to reset it when I changed my steering wheel.
Here's a thread on it - https://www.s2ki.com/forums/s2000-un...n-diy-1023105/
One thing, make sure you have your radio code handy as you need to disconnect the battery to remove the airbag. Also, you'll more than likely have to swing by a dealer to have the SRS light reset after reconnecting the airbag. Local dealer didn't charge me to reset it when I changed my steering wheel.
#4
Thread Starter
thanks Sam/Cynic
I'm assuming these instructions apply except the cruise control bit (we don't have them over this side of the pond).
Is a steering wheel "puller" necessary as I don't have one of these. will it move just by brute force ?
I'm assuming these instructions apply except the cruise control bit (we don't have them over this side of the pond).
Is a steering wheel "puller" necessary as I don't have one of these. will it move just by brute force ?
#5
Site Moderator
I used a puller, they're pretty cheap over here. Based on yours being an older car I'd say get the puller, it will probably be difficult without it.
#6
Just leave the nut on the first few threads and give it a few whacks around the wheel to get it off. Or, leave the nut totally off and see if you can avoid a steering wheel shaped dent in your nose!
#7
Registered User
Hi one important thing about pre removal of steering of course is battery removal. Radio code is of course important and also to remove the negative terminal first and then of course positive one. Then (as per workshop manual) to wait three minutes before any disconnections.
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#8
Needed a puller for my 04 plate. Used 30x12 mild steel bar fixed to the holes on the wheel either side of the column and a centre screw to push on the column. The wheel came off but the bar actually bent in the process , expect a rather disconcerting cracking noise as the wheel breaks free.
#9
I have swapped about 50 or so wheels and never needed a puller for any of them:
disconnect the battery
remove plastic covers from the side of the steering wheel, one cover is bigger than the other
remove the 2 torxs fittings
pull airbag away and disconnect
mark the centre point of the wheel so that when you put the new wheel on you’ll know the steering is in the centre
undo the steering wheel bolt and don’t remove
hold the wheel with both hands at the 3 and 9 o clock positions
Pull and push the wheel forwards and backwards towards the front of the car and to the rear of the car with both hands in opposite directions
the wheel will loosen up away from the splines
Remove bolt and wheel
disconnect the battery
remove plastic covers from the side of the steering wheel, one cover is bigger than the other
remove the 2 torxs fittings
pull airbag away and disconnect
mark the centre point of the wheel so that when you put the new wheel on you’ll know the steering is in the centre
undo the steering wheel bolt and don’t remove
hold the wheel with both hands at the 3 and 9 o clock positions
Pull and push the wheel forwards and backwards towards the front of the car and to the rear of the car with both hands in opposite directions
the wheel will loosen up away from the splines
Remove bolt and wheel
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