Remove 172 Steering wheel

[KDF]

How do I take off the 172 steering wheel.. anyone done it before ? does the airbag cover just pop off or what ?

 

[Djw John]

Theres 2 screws on the back of the wheel, undo these to take the airbag off and then you need a bigger torx socket to remove the large bolt in the middle, then just pull the wheel off.

When I did it i disconnected the battery as well just in case. Quite a simple job to do.

 

[KDF]

Thanks John.

So when I remove the 2 screws at the back the center bit (including the plastic cover) will come off ?

Dont spose you remember what size the torx bolt in the middle was ?

 

[Djw John]

Yeah thats right. No sorry 50 comes to mind but I really dont remember, sorry.

 

[cliotuRS]

why you doin that ?

 

[Roamer]

WHAT? there arent any screws at the back of the steering wheel..... :-S

You release two clips at the back end of the wheel, one on either side, as you release them pull the centre unit (which includes the airbag) forward, itll just pop out, then you have to undo the airbag wiring, easy, just pop the top off the connector and it then comes out dead easy....

Then use a HUGE socket and some force to remove the centre nut... and erm.... well... anything that is needed.....

 

[Djw John]

Ah ok then Roamer, must admit I assumed it would be the same as my Mk2 ph1 and every other wheel with an airbag Ive changed!!! Ah well you live you learn!

 

[Ali]

Quote: Originally posted by cliotuRS on 18 December 2004

<SCRIPT language=javascript> why you doin that ?

He wants to get the steering whell re-trimed in Lepard skin!!! Rarrrrrrrrr!!!

 

[Andyman]

Are insurance companys ok about ditching the airbags ???

Any need to tell them with it being the removal of a saftey item ???

 

[KDF]

Quote: Originally posted by cliotuRS on 18 December 2004
<SCRIPT language=javascript></SCRIPT>why you doin that ?


One of the rubber grips have split on the wheel.

 

[KDF]

Quote: Originally posted by Roamer on 18 December 2004
WHAT? there arent any screws at the back of the steering wheel..... :-SYou release two clips at the back end of the wheel, one on either side, as you release them pull the centre unit (which includes the airbag) forward, itll just pop out, then you have to undo the airbag wiring, easy, just pop the top off the connector and it then comes out dead easy....Then use a HUGE socket and some force to remove the centre nut... and erm.... well... anything that is needed.....



Cheers Roamer it couldnt have been easy typing that all out.. I owe you a big beer





ps. Hope everything heals up nicely.

 

[KDF]

Quote: Originally posted by EvilJohn on 18 December 2004
Ah ok then Roamer, must admit I assumed it would be the same as my Mk2 ph1 and every other wheel with an airbag Ive changed!!! Ah well you live you learn!


What can I say.... useless...that it lol

 

[KDF]

Quote: Originally posted by AJRMOTORSPORT on 18 December 2004
Quote: Originally posted by cliotuRS on 18 December 2004 <SCRIPT language=javascript></SCRIPT> why you doin that ?[/QUOTE]He wants to get the steering whell re-trimed in Lepard skin!!! Rarrrrrrrrr!!!



Ye, I liked your re-trimmed leapord skin interior that much I decided to copy it !

 

[Ali]

what can i say im a trendsetter! xx

 

[Has]

Quote: Originally posted by Andyman on 18 December 2004


Are insurance companys ok about ditching the airbags ???

Any need to tell them with it being the removal of a saftey item ???

hmmm yer ive asked thsi b4, soem companies seem to be OK about it, some dont, when i asked if i cud remove my pre tensioners i was told no bloody way.

 

[Gus]

Ive got to do the same thing, looks like the previous owner wore a thumb ring ??

Renault wanted £600 for a new steering wheel, lol. Saw one from written off 53 plate 172 on ebay for £100, but didnt buy it in the end. Wonder if the grips can be replaced?

http://erc.qmuc.ac.uk/cliosport/gallery/full/1103420404__rubbergrip.jpg


[Edited by optical on 19 December 2004 at 1:46am]

 

[KDF]

Nah you cant just replace the grips... when I phoned up renault wanted £250 for the steering wheel, which I ofcourse told them where to ctick it

Got one of e-bay for £56 lol, if its in immaculate condition like it should be I will be replacing my one with the split rubber grips.

Although I have to say they aint anywhere as bad as opticals wheel !

 

[Djw John]

Quote: Originally posted by KDF on 18 December 2004

Quote: Originally posted by EvilJohn on 18 December 2004

Ah ok then Roamer, must admit I assumed it would be the same as my Mk2 ph1 and every other wheel with an airbag Ive changed!!! Ah well you live you learn!

What can I say.... useless...that it lol