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Nov 9, 2011 | 11:46 PM

NARIMAN

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steering wheel install

i will recive my new steering wheel soon, and wanted to ask if it is easy to do the install my self or better take it to the dealer?

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Nov 10, 2011 | 12:00 AM

CQRT

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A couple of guys sent me very detailed instructions for a DIY project, but I was paranoid about blowing the airbag and took it to the dealer for installation of my DSV two tone D-shaped wheel.

Best $75 I ever spent on the car .I probably could have done it, but simply wanted to remove all margin for error.

Good luck-

Nov 10, 2011 | 12:39 AM

NARIMAN

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thanks, 75 is not bad

Nov 10, 2011 | 10:31 AM

Thrash

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It's really easy, unhook battery and take your time. Many posts here on how to do it, took me all of 20 minutes ...

Nov 10, 2011 | 01:29 PM

SUB VETTE

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Easy Job. I installed my DSV wheel without a problem.Here's a post with everything you need to know, including pictures :
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1565825141-post1.html

No wheel puller was needed for me, the wheel simply pulled off with some jiggling.

Nov 10, 2011 | 01:42 PM

NARIMAN

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From: Ma

Thanks
Dealer asked me 200

Nov 10, 2011 | 01:44 PM

49northls3

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I agree with the others, an easy DIY. The air bag is not the risk as some fear it to be. But do be gentle and careful not to break the two tiny clips that need to be removed from the air bag connectors. Not because they are dangerous, but because they are delicate and breaking either one may mean an air bag light that won't go out. Go for it!

Nov 10, 2011 | 11:36 PM

mpuzach

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I did mine myself. Trust me, if I can do it you can do it.

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Nov 10, 2011 | 11:39 PM

NARIMAN

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From: Ma

do i really need a steering wheel puller?

Nov 10, 2011 | 11:42 PM

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mpuzach

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NARIMAN

do i really need a steering wheel puller?

I had no problem removing my wheel without a puller.

Nov 11, 2011 | 12:35 AM

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brianz51ls3

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It's Really easy just use the instructions here did it twice no problems

Nov 11, 2011 | 12:52 AM

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Boba Fett

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just did it, spent a whopping $48 at my shop.....dont care how easy, id spend the 48 again..then again Im not the most mechanically inclined

Nov 11, 2011 | 11:11 AM

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cmonkey713

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Originally Posted by SUB VETTE

This is the post that I used. Don't waste your money going to the dealer. The whole swap took me about 45 minutes the first time I did it. Easy swap just take your time and follow the instructions. Don't worry about the air bag discharging, just disconnect the battery and wait about 10 minutes. Easy!

Nov 11, 2011 | 11:31 AM

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impala

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Easy just follow the instructions mentioned in the previous post. The wheel may or may not pull off by hand, Mine did, the brother-in laws did not.

Nov 12, 2011 | 01:47 AM

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NARIMAN

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just finished installation, was easy, thanks

Nov 12, 2011 | 08:39 AM

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Thrash

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Told ya it was easy! I did mine twice when I switched DSV models, hardest thing was keeping the controls wiring routed ...

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Nov 12, 2011 | 08:56 AM

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NARIMAN

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Originally Posted by Thrash

Told ya it was easy! I did mine twice when I switched DSV models, hardest thing was keeping the controls wiring routed ...

Ye thanks, did you do your speedo your self? Is it harder.
I like how it looks, also where did you get it?

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Nov 12, 2011 | 05:09 PM

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NARIMAN

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i did use 3m red tape on the air bag cover, is it ok?

Nov 12, 2011 | 08:27 PM

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mpuzach

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i did use 3m red tape on the air bag cover, is it ok?

It attaches with tape? Hmmm...didn't know that.

Nov 12, 2011 | 11:18 PM

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NARIMAN

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From: Ma

what do most people use on air bag cover?

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