steady_dave Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Right i'm taking my steering wheel off. I've had the battery disconnected for 24 hours now so safe on that front I hope. How do I go about doing it? I've taken to small plastic panels off the side, is this any help or just a waste of time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 you have an airbag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steady_dave Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 you have an airbag? yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steady_dave Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 bump Airbag went off??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 (edited) Airbag went off??? unscrew airbag, (screws on back of wheel), unclip airbag, undo big bolt, job done Edited August 21, 2009 by Kirk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 You need to remove the horn cover, there are 2 bolts, 1 each side of the steering wheel. There are 2 covers you need to pop off to access them, they are around the indicator stalks (and opposite side). Once the horn cover is off it should be pretty simple, disconnect the airbag connections, undo the big bolt, then put it back on a couple of turns, this means you can try to pull the wheel off without it wacking you in the face. To release the steering wheel I found rocking it gently side to side while pulling worked best. This is all off the top of my head, be gentle with the airbag as although it shouldn't go off once the battery is disconnected I recall it's not guaranteed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steady_dave Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 You need to remove the horn cover, there are 2 bolts, 1 each side of the steering wheel. There are 2 covers you need to pop off to access them, they are around the indicator stalks (and opposite side). Once the horn cover is off it should be pretty simple, disconnect the airbag connections, undo the big bolt, then put it back on a couple of turns, this means you can try to pull the wheel off without it wacking you in the face. To release the steering wheel I found rocking it gently side to side while pulling worked best. This is all off the top of my head, be gentle with the airbag as although it shouldn't go off once the battery is disconnected I recall it's not guaranteed. Thank you so much, will try that now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steady_dave Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 You need to remove the horn cover, there are 2 bolts, 1 each side of the steering wheel. There are 2 covers you need to pop off to access them, they are around the indicator stalks (and opposite side). Once the horn cover is off it should be pretty simple, disconnect the airbag connections, undo the big bolt, then put it back on a couple of turns, this means you can try to pull the wheel off without it wacking you in the face. To release the steering wheel I found rocking it gently side to side while pulling worked best. This is all off the top of my head, be gentle with the airbag as although it shouldn't go off once the battery is disconnected I recall it's not guaranteed. These bolts, which I need to remove the side to access, are they the bolts with the star shaped centre? If so what tool do I need to get them off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steady_dave Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Sorry I keep asking guys but am completely stuck and need this wheel off by tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steady_dave Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 sorry for the bump but in a big rush here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Yes they are star shaped, think they are called torque bolts or something, need a special set of sockets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 when you take it off, just be sure to hold your face in front of it, that way if the worst happens, at least it will be quick.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I think they are called Star Keys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 have a look in this folder it may help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steady_dave Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 when you take it off, just be sure to hold your face in front of it, that way if the worst happens, at least it will be quick.. Thank you for that, the helpfulness is appreciated I think they are called Star Keys. Where would I go about getting one of these, or is there anything else I can use to get it off, need it off by latest tomorrow morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Think I got mine from my local B&Q Warehouse, local motor factors or even Halfrauds? You wanna pic so you know what you're looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steady_dave Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 Think I got mine from my local B&Q Warehouse, local motor factors or even Halfrauds? You wanna pic so you know what you're looking for? If you've got one that would be handy, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Scratch that, I'm actually thinking of a completely different socket I must have used something different, I have a socket set that has loads of different shaped things in, TBH it may have even been a perfectly sized flat headed screwdriver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steady_dave Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 perfectly sized flat headed screwdriver :pI'm on the search:p Thank you, you are extremely helpful. ----Dave shoots off for 5th attempt----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Don't **** the bolt up though, remember the saying more haste less speed , might be quicker to wait to tommorrow & get teh correct tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Yes they are star shaped, think they are called torque bolts or something, need a special set of sockets just to correct you... there called TORX sorry force of habit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steady_dave Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 Yeah didn't want to do it with a screwdriver last night after looking at it. Been down to Toyota today to try and get it off. They said that they can do it however since they were taking a steering wheel off with an airbag and putting one on without an airbag, they wouldn't do it. Off to B&Q then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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