How to remove stock steering wheel ?
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How to remove stock steering wheel ?
Sorry if that has already been posted somewhere else, I looked but couldn't find.
I got the plastic covers around the steering wheel off, but I am having a hard time removing the wheel itself. I see some weird shaped screws on the side and bottom of the steering wheel, but even with the right tool, I can't get them to loosen up ? Is it because they're not supposed to be loosened up or do I need someone stronger ?
Heck, I don't even know if I am looking in the right place... 
Any help would be very appreciated !
Thanks in advance,
sr21racing
I got the plastic covers around the steering wheel off, but I am having a hard time removing the wheel itself. I see some weird shaped screws on the side and bottom of the steering wheel, but even with the right tool, I can't get them to loosen up ? Is it because they're not supposed to be loosened up or do I need someone stronger ?
Heck, I don't even know if I am looking in the right place... Any help would be very appreciated !
Thanks in advance,
sr21racing
there are 3 bolts you will see in the steering wheel. 2 are for holding the airbag, and one is for holding the steering wheel.
the one for the steering wheel requires and alen key. its deep deep in the steering wheel to the left facing down. i am not sure of the size, but its a big. i am not sure how they do the sizes, but something like 8mm hex.
now that screw is on there VERY VERY VERY tight. when you do get the alen key, use like large pliers and grab onto the bottom part of the L (alen key) and twist. now again, its on ther TIGHT and make sure you dont strip the head of the bolt.
one you get it loose, keep on unscrewing until you hear the bolt loose. you will not be able to get it out.
once the bolt is out, push and pull the steering wheel towards you. ohh make sure you disconnect the airbag and horn wire. if pulling the wires is hard to do, then make sure you dont yank on the steering wheel when your pulling it out. the 2 wires are attached to the clock spring, so if the steering wheel is yanked out, you will break the clockspring.
let me know if thats helpful.
the one for the steering wheel requires and alen key. its deep deep in the steering wheel to the left facing down. i am not sure of the size, but its a big. i am not sure how they do the sizes, but something like 8mm hex.
now that screw is on there VERY VERY VERY tight. when you do get the alen key, use like large pliers and grab onto the bottom part of the L (alen key) and twist. now again, its on ther TIGHT and make sure you dont strip the head of the bolt.
one you get it loose, keep on unscrewing until you hear the bolt loose. you will not be able to get it out.
once the bolt is out, push and pull the steering wheel towards you. ohh make sure you disconnect the airbag and horn wire. if pulling the wires is hard to do, then make sure you dont yank on the steering wheel when your pulling it out. the 2 wires are attached to the clock spring, so if the steering wheel is yanked out, you will break the clockspring.
let me know if thats helpful.
