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Offline gillm

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after market steering wheel ?
« on: May 17, 2009, 05:24:29 pm »
anyone fitted one ? if so how do you remove the airbag ?
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Re: after market steering wheel ?
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2009, 05:41:44 pm »
The airbag is easy to remove. Ideally disconnect battery, then look behind the steering wheel with a mirror. You will see two U shaped metal hooks, one either side of the hub. Slide these off the lugs and the airbag will spring out of place. There is a big plug that connects it to the centre of the wheel.
It goes without saying though, make sure there is absolutely no static in the car as you don't want a broken nose!!!
Don't forget you'll then have an airbag warning light on your dash, unless this can be cancelled by removing the fuse(?).

Why do you want to replace the 'wheel though? I think it is the best part of the car.
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Re: after market steering wheel ?
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2009, 05:47:49 pm »
just fancied a change . thanks for the info tho mate
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Re: after market steering wheel ?
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2009, 03:25:21 pm »
I need to fit a new steering wheel, the car I have has obviously been driven by someone who likes sharp jewellery, but don't have the confidence to change it myself, heard that garages do it really cheap.
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Re: after market steering wheel ?
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2009, 05:59:19 pm »
Removing the fuse will still trigger an airbag fault. You need to use vagcom to reprogram it  :smiley:
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Re: after market steering wheel ?
« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2009, 02:06:12 am »
Quote from: andeep on May 29, 2009, 05:59:19 pm
Removing the fuse will still trigger an airbag fault. You need to use vagcom to reprogram it  :smiley:

you wont if you disconect the battery :)
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Re: after market steering wheel ?
« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2011, 05:24:52 pm »
Quote from: Dario on June 15, 2009, 02:06:12 am
Quote from: andeep on May 29, 2009, 05:59:19 pm
Removing the fuse will still trigger an airbag fault. You need to use vagcom to reprogram it  :smiley:

you wont if you disconect the battery :)

Are you sure have you tried? I need to change mine, how many nuts are they to take off my wheel?
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Re: after market steering wheel ?
« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2011, 06:13:32 pm »
^^^ 1 nut. Just have to get the airbag off first
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