how to and tools for steering wheel removal - Page 2

steveb · 01-03-09, 06:51 PM

to stop it coming off suddenly and hitting you on the face leave the nut on by a thread

Emjay · 01-03-09, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4v6

My top tip: Centre punch a matchmark on the inside where the wheel mounts to the column and one on the column itself. Line em up, job done!

not much use if your replacing the wheel and boss though

Leopold_74 · 01-03-09, 08:15 PM

Does anyone know the best way of swopping my steering wheel with Airbag to another the same but in better condition. My car is a 96 Audi Coupe.

stuartmmcfc · 01-03-09, 08:37 PM

while we're adding tips here's mine....
Make sure your indicator stalk is in the "off" position. If its self cancelling and if left in the turn-left or turn-right position and then you refit the wheel- it'll snap off the little plastic lug that makes this feature work.
ps if you do do this (and I did once, despite a lot of prior warnings

) then the whole stalk thingy is not that expensive, less than £20, and they were available from Audi, or they were, just over a year ago.

pimpdriver · 01-03-09, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leopold_74

Does anyone know the best way of swopping my steering wheel with Airbag to another the same but in better condition. My car is a 96 Audi Coupe.

carefully!

Daveymaclad · 07-03-09, 02:15 PM

Thanks for all the help guys. For what its worth mine was 24mm also, which wasn't so great at first when I found out my socket set only went up to 22mm! Wasn't much of an issue as I have both a screwfix and a GSF both less than 2 miles away

Audiden · 20-03-09, 06:55 PM

How is the airbag steering wheel removed from a B4 Audi 80?

I note there are two holes on the rear of the steering wheel & assume an allen key or torx is required... but I don't know for sure. I've tried both but without any success.

I'd prefer a non-airbag wheel to be honest, but its more for realignment of the current wheel & renewal of the lower steering column shroud as mine is holed from a previous immobilser fitting or similar.

pimpdriver · 20-03-09, 07:14 PM

very very carefully.

If it goes off in your face, it will break your neck if you are leaning against it.

Can you post a photo?

Audiden · 21-03-09, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pimpdriver

very very carefully.

If it goes off in your face, it will break your neck if you are leaning against it.

Can you post a photo?

Of me breaking my neck??

Picture the boring looking airbag steering wheel in an Audi 80 & thats what it looks like. The two small holes to the rear of the wheel are just that, and it's impossible to see what tool is employed to fit in them... if any...

Nigel Conniford · 21-03-09, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by denaudi

Of me breaking my neck??

ROTFPMSL

01-03-09, 06:51 PM	#11
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01-03-09, 08:15 PM	#13
Leopold_74 Full Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 125	Does anyone know the best way of swopping my steering wheel with Airbag to another the same but in better condition. My car is a 96 Audi Coupe. __________________ "Proud Owner of a Ragusa Green Audi Coupe"

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01-03-09, 08:37 PM	#14
stuartmmcfc 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,243	while we're adding tips here's mine.... Make sure your indicator stalk is in the "off" position. If its self cancelling and if left in the turn-left or turn-right position and then you refit the wheel- it'll snap off the little plastic lug that makes this feature work. ps if you do do this (and I did once, despite a lot of prior warnings ) then the whole stalk thingy is not that expensive, less than £20, and they were available from Audi, or they were, just over a year ago.

07-03-09, 02:15 PM	#16
Daveymaclad 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bursledon - Southampton Posts: 2,575	Thanks for all the help guys. For what its worth mine was 24mm also, which wasn't so great at first when I found out my socket set only went up to 22mm! Wasn't much of an issue as I have both a screwfix and a GSF both less than 2 miles away

20-03-09, 06:55 PM	#17
Audiden Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,257	How is the airbag steering wheel removed from a B4 Audi 80? I note there are two holes on the rear of the steering wheel & assume an allen key or torx is required... but I don't know for sure. I've tried both but without any success. I'd prefer a non-airbag wheel to be honest, but its more for realignment of the current wheel & renewal of the lower steering column shroud as mine is holed from a previous immobilser fitting or similar.

20-03-09, 07:14 PM	#18
pimpdriver Devon Pastie Muncher Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calne Wiltshire Posts: 7,530	very very carefully. If it goes off in your face, it will break your neck if you are leaning against it. Can you post a photo?