Kazuma Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 When it comes to DIY I'm very much bodge.. But a steering wheel seems very important I got a MoMo steering wheel and boss kit and wanted to fit it over the weekend.. If all else fails do Halfords fit things? Failing that I may know someone who would help me.. Anyone written a guide or know a few screen shots of it being done? Just want to do something to my car myself! If that makes sense. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I did mine in about 10 mins, absolute skoosh. Do you have airbag or non? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazuma Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 No airbag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 as said above its a 10 min job, just make sure you keep the wheels straight and so the steering wheel otherwise you'll end up taking the steering off again and adjusting it (happened to me first time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazuma Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 And I assume you have to disconnect the battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 No idea if the non-airbag wheel is the same but if it is... There are 2 torx screws, one in either side of the wheel. These will often be covered by a plastic flap. If you look in good light you will see it no bother. Remove both of these screws (one on either side, near indicator and wiper stalk). Once removed pull the centre of the wheel out towards you. This may be attached inside so don't pull to hard, the horn earth might be short (not sure on your wheel). Once off you will have access to the centre nut, make sure your wheel is straight (as above) and loosen the nut off so that it is being held on by a couple of threads. Bang the wheel one side at a time to loosen it off towards you then try to pull it off evenly. The reason for leaving the nut on a few threads will come aparent when the wheel rapidly accelerates towards your head. Take the nut off and remove the wheel. Depending on differences in the wheels there may be slight changes in where you remove the horn connection etc but it should be fairly straight forward. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 And I assume you have to disconnect the battery? /QUOTE] I didn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazuma Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 Thanks a lot for that, I'm sure that it will help extremely! I'll let you know how I get on tomorrow! Cheers bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Where in Bucks are you? Im down there during the week, Ill help if youre stuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazuma Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share Posted January 7, 2011 I'm in Aylesbury. That's very kind of you, I'll give it ago over the weekend and post how I get on. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KamaSupra Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 I had no airbag and didn't disconnect battery when I did mine. And like Scott M said, leave the centre nut on the thread a few turns. Because if you don't and your pulling too hard it'll smash you in the face very hard!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazuma Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 OK to give an update. My wheels weren't straight so thought I'd start the car and get that right. My sodding luck, I think the alternator has been draining my battery! I also have a sigma s30 immobiliser installed and unless u type the pin in correctly, you can't start the car /vbb/images/smilies/bbcode_sad.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 You can turn the wheek easily enough with the steering lock off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 The Airbag models are recommended to have the battery off for a few minutes before doing anything to prevent accidental deployment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 The Airbag models are recommended to have the battery off for a few minutes before doing anything to prevent accidental deployment I like to live on the wild side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 I like to live on the wild side LMAO - Scott M on radar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazuma Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 No idea if the non-airbag wheel is the same but if it is... There are 2 torx screws, one in either side of the wheel. These will often be covered by a plastic flap. If you look in good light you will see it no bother. Remove both of these screws (one on either side, near indicator and wiper stalk). Once removed pull the centre of the wheel out towards you. This may be attached inside so don't pull to hard, the horn earth might be short (not sure on your wheel). Once off you will have access to the centre nut, make sure your wheel is straight (as above) and loosen the nut off so that it is being held on by a couple of threads. Bang the wheel one side at a time to loosen it off towards you then try to pull it off evenly. The reason for leaving the nut on a few threads will come aparent when the wheel rapidly accelerates towards your head. Take the nut off and remove the wheel. Depending on differences in the wheels there may be slight changes in where you remove the horn connection etc but it should be fairly straight forward. HTH Out of interest, do you know what size torx screwdriver I'll need. I have a mini toolkit with about 5 different torx heads, I could just go outside and try all five, but just thought I'd ask anyhow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Out of interest, do you know what size torx screwdriver I'll need. I have a mini toolkit with about 5 different torx heads, I could just go outside and try all five, but just thought I'd ask anyhow.. My guess is around T25, might be T30. I don't think it's as small as a T20 but take that out as well just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazuma Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Right OK will check what sizes I have, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazuma Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Ok just checked, the biggest I have is T20 smallest T4 hope it's a T20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Ok just checked, the biggest I have is T20 smallest T4 hope it's a T20 I think that's a bit small, but give it a go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazuma Posted January 12, 2011 Author Share Posted January 12, 2011 Yeah will do, if not I'll see if a mate can lend me a T25/30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazuma Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 I just asked a guy at work and now have a T25 & T30 heads - so will attempt to change the wheel over the weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I just asked a guy at work and now have a T25 & T30 heads - so will attempt to change the wheel over the weekend! You're not half making a meal out of this. I dread the day you want to change the spark plugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazuma Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 I do actually! But will get a mate to do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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