how to change coupe steering wheel

c9eag · 21-08-09, 04:35 PM

hi guys, looking for a bit of advice on how to change my air bag steering wheel to a three spoke, non air bag sports wheel. The airbag wheel has two holes on the back, one at either side and i've been told i need a special key to release the air bag module. Im basicly stuck before i've started. Can any one offer any advice? has any one done this change before

thanks

vag80 · 21-08-09, 05:13 PM

the air bag could be held on by allen bolts,torx bolts or a metal rods that need pushing to the outside of
the steering wheel by useing a screwdrive and twisting . have you got a resister for the air bag loom
when you fit the new steering wheel

c9eag · 21-08-09, 06:18 PM

i think its defo the metal rods that have to be pushed to the side as there's only two holes, one at each side of the wheel. as for the air bag light i was just going to take the bulb out. i've heard though that the chances are the horn wont work because its not an exact fit, but will know better if i can get the air bag and the old wheel off to get a look. have you done one of these replacements before?

vag80 · 21-08-09, 06:24 PM

i've changed air bags on fords and seats, have you looked in the holes? when removing the air bag disconnect the battery to let it power down

c9eag · 21-08-09, 06:27 PM

yeh mate i tried to have a look in with a torch but couldnt really see anything. i'll get the battery diconected and leave it for a bit then i'll try with the two screwdrivers at either side, im assuming both sides have to be done at the same time

vag80 · 21-08-09, 06:31 PM

it don't matter if you pop out one side then the other they can be a right bitch

c9eag · 21-08-09, 06:34 PM

ha ha, yeh thought they would be, i'll have a go either tonight or tomorrow and see how it go's, if i dont have any joy but mannage to get the old wheel off, i take it i can re fit it without any problems

vag80 · 21-08-09, 06:41 PM

refitting the airbag is easy pulg in the multi plug and pop it back on

SteveCat · 21-08-09, 08:56 PM

Creag!

Yo again matey!

I think the instructions on how to do this job may be on Audifans site.

Worth a look!

Steve

Isimmo · 21-08-09, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groomus

Creag!

Yo again matey!

I think the instructions on how to do this job may be on Audifans site.

Worth a look!

Steve

Bloody GM Airbags...

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1250153

21-08-09, 05:13 PM	#2
vag80 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bracknell Posts: 1,967	the air bag could be held on by allen bolts,torx bolts or a metal rods that need pushing to the outside of the steering wheel by useing a screwdrive and twisting . have you got a resister for the air bag loom when you fit the new steering wheel __________________ nothing like a bit of deep dish 200k club member 87-b3 80 83-4000 2 door

21-08-09, 06:24 PM	#4
vag80 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bracknell Posts: 1,967	i've changed air bags on fords and seats, have you looked in the holes? when removing the air bag disconnect the battery to let it power down __________________ nothing like a bit of deep dish 200k club member 87-b3 80 83-4000 2 door

21-08-09, 06:31 PM	#6
vag80 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bracknell Posts: 1,967	it don't matter if you pop out one side then the other they can be a right bitch __________________ nothing like a bit of deep dish 200k club member 87-b3 80 83-4000 2 door

21-08-09, 06:41 PM	#8
vag80 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bracknell Posts: 1,967	refitting the airbag is easy pulg in the multi plug and pop it back on __________________ nothing like a bit of deep dish 200k club member 87-b3 80 83-4000 2 door

21-08-09, 08:56 PM	#9
SteveCat 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,523	. Creag! Yo again matey! I think the instructions on how to do this job may be on Audifans site. Worth a look! Steve __________________ Mercedes E220 Sportline Coupe

21-08-09, 06:18 PM	#3
c9eag Grown up member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 80	i think its defo the metal rods that have to be pushed to the side as there's only two holes, one at each side of the wheel. as for the air bag light i was just going to take the bulb out. i've heard though that the chances are the horn wont work because its not an exact fit, but will know better if i can get the air bag and the old wheel off to get a look. have you done one of these replacements before?

21-08-09, 06:27 PM	#5
c9eag Grown up member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 80	yeh mate i tried to have a look in with a torch but couldnt really see anything. i'll get the battery diconected and leave it for a bit then i'll try with the two screwdrivers at either side, im assuming both sides have to be done at the same time

21-08-09, 06:34 PM	#7
c9eag Grown up member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 80	ha ha, yeh thought they would be, i'll have a go either tonight or tomorrow and see how it go's, if i dont have any joy but mannage to get the old wheel off, i take it i can re fit it without any problems

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