Steering wheel swap / retrim

[LiamRS197]

Hey guys, just looking for any advice or confidence before attempting to swap my steering wheel. The plan is to remove the existing steering wheel send it off for a retrim whilst fitting a temporary steering wheel (non sport wheel). Now I've read a very detailed guide here and I'm sure that will be fine however... I don't really see the appeal of messing with airbags, it may be fine but I don't want it to escalate into a scene out of hurt locker if you catch my drift!

So any words of wisdom and advice would be appreciated, many thanks.​

 

[turkie172]

I got the steering wheel from a Clio Gt. it's the exact same fake leather just without the red stripe it cost me £80 but in perfect unused condition would be worth getting one as the donor wheel to retrim


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[LiamRS197]

I've managed to pick up a cheap donor wheel, which I hope to fit soon! However it's really the whole airbag thing that's putting me off, I was just wondering how many people have changed their steering wheel without any problems, or any added advice that could be given would be appreciated

 

[Jmax]

I've managed to pick up a cheap donor wheel, which I hope to fit soon! However it's really the whole airbag thing that's putting me off, I was just wondering how many people have changed their steering wheel without any problems, or any added advice that could be given would be appreciated

Its easy to do [MENTION=51371]LiamRS197[/MENTION], just follow the guide (make sure to disconnect the battery) and you wont have any issues.

 

[LiamRS197]

Thanks [MENTION=5499]Jmax[/MENTION] that's good to hear, I'll get round to it soon and send my current wheel off for a retrim

 

[Jmax]

Thanks @Jmax that's good to hear, I'll get round to it soon and send my current wheel off for a retrim

http://royalsteeringwheels.com/order/

I used the exchange option, means you don't have to be without a wheel and means you could sell on the temporary wheel you bought.

 

[LiamRS197]

http://royalsteeringwheels.com/order/

I used the exchange option, means you don't have to be without a wheel and means you could sell on the temporary wheel you bought.

I was going to do this originally, but I saw someone elsewhere instead which is a bit of a better deal

 

[Jesse James]

Where about are you going? I have been looking at this cause my wheel is now peeling everywhere ha ha

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[LiamRS197]

Where about are you going? I have been looking at this cause my wheel is now peeling everywhere ha ha

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[LiamRS197]

Just made an attempt at removing the steering wheel to no avail I made a hole underneath the steering wheel as described in the guide and tried to locate the spring holding the airbag into place. I managed to get the airbag halfway out away from the wheel, but even though in the end I was getting frustrated and swinging off the airbag it still wouldn't remove ...... long story short think I'll be taking it to a garage

 

[Dmonk197]

how much for a retrimed wheel please with the exchange service, might do this as mine is peeling and car going to garage soon!

thank you

http://royalsteeringwheels.com/order/

I used the exchange option, means you don't have to be without a wheel and means you could sell on the temporary wheel you bought.

 

[Jack Maxwell]

I've had mine retrimmed by K-tec. Looks and feels great

 

[Chris]

Wow thats a really good job by ktec!