Steering wheel removal
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Steering wheel removal
Hello from Iraq,
I was thinking about replacing my stock steering wheel with one of those cool looking modified one simular to vetteessential's. I know folks here have done this mod before. A few questions, how much of a pain in the *** is it to remove and what is the going price if I have it done at the dealership? I think I rather get someone else to do, I don't wanna kill myself with an airbag. Thank, have a great day.
I was thinking about replacing my stock steering wheel with one of those cool looking modified one simular to vetteessential's. I know folks here have done this mod before. A few questions, how much of a pain in the *** is it to remove and what is the going price if I have it done at the dealership? I think I rather get someone else to do, I don't wanna kill myself with an airbag. Thank, have a great day.
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Dealer tech can do it within an hour so whatever their going rate is. Fortunately, I got to know a dealer tech who does a few things on his own after hours. $25 is what he charged to do mine at my house
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If you are unfamiliar with the removal/re- installation, have the dealer or tuner do it for you.
At most shops the bill will be ~ $50.
Remember - if they do the project and screw up the airbag - it's their dime to replace it.
At most shops the bill will be ~ $50.
Remember - if they do the project and screw up the airbag - it's their dime to replace it.
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I agree with the above. This is one that is cheap and best to have a tech do...
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Have an expert do it. Some wheels come off easy-others are a bear. Mine broke 2 wheel removal tools before it was pulled plus most wheels are by exchange-if the wheel is screwed up it's not going to be taken as an exchange. Make sure the tech understands this.
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When I had my VE steering wheel installed, the dealer charged me an hour's labor. Shouldn't be any more than that for you. The air bag is the main concern.
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...it can be a bear to remove...
...even if you have the tools to pull the wheel!
I would pull the fuse to the air bag before you or anyone else attempts this
Vette Essentials is the name for awesome steering wheels
...even if you have the tools to pull the wheel!
I would pull the fuse to the air bag before you or anyone else attempts this
Vette Essentials is the name for awesome steering wheels
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