05 Steering wheel replacement
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05 Steering wheel replacement
Does anybody have instruction on how to replace the steering wheel, and what safety precautions is needed. Also do I need wheel puller, and is wheel splined.
I looked on U-Tube, and couldn't find anything, hope someone has better luck then me.
Thanks.
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I looked on U-Tube, and couldn't find anything, hope someone has better luck then me.
Thanks.
Save The Wave.
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Here's a DIY but it's for an '06. I've seen mention here that the '05 wheel is different as far as releasing the air bag but I don't have personal knowledge.
Check this. If you look at yours and it's different you could PM member Mpuzach. He did his '05 and will be able to tell you how to release the bag.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ck-spring.html
Oh, and if you're trying to change to a later wheel you need more than the new wheel, like an air bag and clock spring.
Check this. If you look at yours and it's different you could PM member Mpuzach. He did his '05 and will be able to tell you how to release the bag.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ck-spring.html
Oh, and if you're trying to change to a later wheel you need more than the new wheel, like an air bag and clock spring.
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Joined: May 2000
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From: Plantation Florida USAF(Retired) 1966-1990
U.S. Air Force
St. Jude Donor '05 thru '26
NCM Sinkhole Donor
Here's a DIY but it's for an '06. I've seen mention here that the '05 wheel is different as far as releasing the air bag but I don't have personal knowledge.
Check this. If you look at yours and it's different you could PM member Mpuzach. He did his '05 and will be able to tell you how to release the bag.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ck-spring.html
Oh, and if you're trying to change to a later wheel you need more than the new wheel, like an air bag and clock spring.
Check this. If you look at yours and it's different you could PM member Mpuzach. He did his '05 and will be able to tell you how to release the bag.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...ck-spring.html
Oh, and if you're trying to change to a later wheel you need more than the new wheel, like an air bag and clock spring.
Also found this?????
http://www.justanswer.com/chevy/3d5m...tte-usual.html
Last edited by 1bdvet; Apr 3, 2014 at 01:49 PM.
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2. I did not need a wheel puller, but had one on standby just in case.
3. Yes, the wheel is splined.
The wheel is much like the 06 and once you get the airbag off, it's pretty straight forward.
BUT
Getting the airbag off is a major PIA. There are 4 small holes behind the wheel. You must take an Allen wrench and insert it in the hole and find a spring loaded clip. When you push it in, it will release that corner of the airbag. You do this by feel. There are 4 of them.
When you do release one, pull the airbag out slightly so it doesn't pop back in. If you pull too far, it creates stress on the other clips and the spring doesn't have any give too it and you'll never find it. If you need more guidance than this, shoot me a PM and I'll give you a shout. You don't live too far away. I work in Sunrise.
Jeff
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St. Jude Donor '05 thru '26
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1. Disconnect the battery and wait an hour or so.
2. I did not need a wheel puller, but had one on standby just in case.
3. Yes, the wheel is splined.
The wheel is much like the 06 and once you get the airbag off, it's pretty straight forward.
BUT
Getting the airbag off is a major PIA. There are 4 small holes behind the wheel. You must take an Allen wrench and insert it in the hole and find a spring loaded clip. When you push it in, it will release that corner of the airbag. You do this by feel. There are 4 of them.
When you do release one, pull the airbag out slightly so it doesn't pop back in. If you pull too far, it creates stress on the other clips and the spring doesn't have any give too it and you'll never find it. If you need more guidance than this, shoot me a PM and I'll give you a shout. You don't live too far away. I work in Sunrise.
Jeff
2. I did not need a wheel puller, but had one on standby just in case.
3. Yes, the wheel is splined.
The wheel is much like the 06 and once you get the airbag off, it's pretty straight forward.
BUT
Getting the airbag off is a major PIA. There are 4 small holes behind the wheel. You must take an Allen wrench and insert it in the hole and find a spring loaded clip. When you push it in, it will release that corner of the airbag. You do this by feel. There are 4 of them.
When you do release one, pull the airbag out slightly so it doesn't pop back in. If you pull too far, it creates stress on the other clips and the spring doesn't have any give too it and you'll never find it. If you need more guidance than this, shoot me a PM and I'll give you a shout. You don't live too far away. I work in Sunrise.
Jeff
