Hi Gents,
Well i did this a couple of years ago after my leather bound factory wheel split and i had to cut off the sheath. The replacement is wearing also and in time will need replacing too. i will get it retrimmed next time.
I was a little anxious about taking a Steering wheel off with an Airbag but it is very simple and the airbag is not going to explode on impact.
Forgive me, these photos were taken back then and i have just found them on the computer so i may be missing some detail but you get the gist. It is a very very simple task.
You will need a small pik to open the cover of the screws and a #55 Torx bit i think? I cant remember but i had to go and buy one. I bought a cheapish set and put it in the tool box for Ron.
(Edit) DISCONNECT the Battery for Safety's sake.
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There is a Screw on each side of the steering wheel. Remove both.
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Give the steering wheel a good hit at the 3 and 9 position side to side and it should lift out.
follow your nose, it really is a 5 or 10 minute job. Hope this helps.
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