trying to get the orignial off but that bolt won't budge! what should i do to get it off, also i got this circular plastic tube thing with the bolt holes on the sides that i have no idea what its for

 

Fit the hex wrench in, then use a regular wrench for a handle and crack that nut!

It was pretty damn hard to do on mine too.

 

yea i finally got it off, i went and borrowed a massive torque wrench jsut to get an idea of how tight it was, it was at least 95 ft. lbs! i was freaking out! the manual says its only supposed to be 37 though.

 

thats probably a clock spring. its there if u break the one alreadyon ur car.

 

The clock spring is behind the wheel. It's a long white cord thingy with a plastic shield.

Make sure you pull your wheel off SLOWLY once you get that bolt off.

I had a bit of a scare with mine!

 

Dang! Thats nuts dude! Post up a pic of your new wheel when ya get it on.

Post pics of the whole process IF ya can...just so we have some reference for later.

 

Really it's pretty easy to do. I take no responsibility if you follow these directions tho...

1. Disconnect battery (wait for a while)
2. Remove access panel and disconnect horn/airbag and cruise wires and the ground.
3. Crack that bolt off (this part is a bee-otch!)
4. SLOWLY slide the wheel off, keeping the clock spring as in place as possible.
5. SLOWLY slide the new wheel on, connect various wires, tighten it down, replace access panel, connect battery.

I wish i would have done a few "in progress" pics. When/if I replace my RA and put the Evo wheel in my wifes OZ (she loves that thing) I'll do some process shots.

 

Not to resurect a old thread but, what happens if you break the clock spring?? Can you still install w/o it?

 

yes and no. the clock spring contains the wires that turn off your blinker after you take your turn. it also has the connectiongs on the bottom for your horn and airbag. if you break it well you can take out the long white cord and just put the plastic back on and have to manually turn off your blinker everytime. or buy a new one from mitsu whicch is 200$+
i know i broke mine. luckily the person i bought the wheel from sent me his from his evo.

 

Holy crap! $200 bucks JUST for a stupid clock spring! Thats farking retarded! I'll be carefull taking it off just the same.

 

STupid question ! Will the air bag work the same way, like if was the original wheel?

 

....it will be tye dye instead of white.

 

lol^^

 

why did u resurrect a thread 4 months old but didnt post anything constructive?

 

hey i got an 06 but the steering wheel is different then the 04 and 05