what needs to be taken into consideration when swapping from a factory steering wheel to an after market steering wheel? i've never changed out steering wheels before so i thought i'd ask before i attempt. the car was wrecked yesterday and both bags deployed so the first thing to get is a steering wheel to drive it home. thanks in advance.
did i ask a stupid question or does everyone not know? like i said, i've never changed out a steering wheel so i thought i would find out in advance what i'm up against.
search around there is a ton of info on putting on an after market wheel
this is from the faqs
FAQs wrote:17. How do I remove my steering wheel?
Disconnect your battery. If you have Theftloc or something similar, make sure you have the activation code before disconnecting your battery. Remove the airbag fuse from the fuse panel. Turn your steering wheel straight forward, place the ignition in the "Lock" position, and lock your steering wheel. There are two bolts in the back of the trim, they face the driver. Remove both. Remove the airbag module and disconnect all wires attached to it (the main connector, and the horn lead/ground). If you're worried about it going off, be sure to carry the airbag with the front facing away from you. Put it somewhere it won't get damaged, with the front facing up. Remove the nut on the steering wheel. If the steering wheel & steering shaft don't have an alignment mark, mark them now. Use a steering wheel puller to remove your steering wheel. Anything else could cause permanent damage to either the wheel or shaft. Don't let the shaft turn while the steering wheel is removed!! You'll have to recenter the airbag coil if you do!
you will need a wheel with matching adaptor, and a wheel pulling kit which you can use for free from auto-zone, or buy one for like $12
pretty easy job to do. and since the airbags have already deployed, you dont have to worry about that part of it
if u have specific questions, let meknow. and ill help u out
Probably too late, but you can still probably drive it home with the stock wheel as long as the wheel rim isn't toast. Just cut the deployed airbag out. Your horn will obviously not function, but it'll get you home.
