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Wood/leather stearing wheel??? - 9/23/2007 7:59:40 AM

MCF34

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Anyone replace their stock leather stearing wheel with a wood/leather one? If so, how do you like it? Where can you get it (I saw it on line once but can't find it again)? How hard/easy was it to make the swap? Thanks!

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RE: Wood/leather stearing wheel??? - 9/23/2007 2:48:48 PM

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It's not hard to swap out the wheel. Go to AutoZone, they will lend you a 3 arm stearing wheel puller. Get the wheel off, put the new one on and give the tool back to AutoZone and your done. It should only take half an hour if that.

The hard part is parting with the $400.00 for the wood and leather wheel...

< Message edited by 07summitwhite -- 9/23/2007 2:50:04 PM >

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RE: Wood/leather stearing wheel??? - 9/23/2007 9:30:15 PM

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Seems like there was another thread dealing with this cuz I remember ZX mentioning some cautionary words re: air bag connections and their fragility.

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RE: Wood/leather stearing wheel??? - 9/24/2007 7:04:31 AM

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No steering-wheel puller required to remove the wheel.

Just a 13/16" sparkplug socket/ratchet a small allen wrench do release the airbag latches and a smallt flathead screwdriver to remove the delicate airbag clips.

Total time to R&R the wheel is less than 10 minutes, smack the wheel rim upwards towards you with the palm of your hand to release it after the nut is removed, be careful not to hit your face with the wheel when it pops loose.

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RE: Wood/leather stearing wheel??? - 9/24/2007 8:27:18 AM

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This is the best price I've seen so far - $279. It has dropped quite a bit in the last couple of months. Please post pictures if you make this change, I'm still considering doing this myself. Thanks...

http://www.wooddashexperts.com/customer/home.php?cat=7337

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RE: Wood/leather stearing wheel??? - 9/24/2007 10:14:24 AM

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ZX,

Could you please post a little more detailed instructions?? Or PM them to me? Where is the nut located and how do you get to it...also, you state to release airbag latches and airbag clips...I read somewhere else that you do NOT want to do this as it will result in airbag deployed light coming on and replacement parts are $80...thanks!

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RE: Wood/leather stearing wheel??? - 9/24/2007 10:22:34 AM

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First you need to remove the airbag:

On the back side of the steering wheel, there are 2 access holes which directs the tool to the release retainer. The middle holes are for the module removal. Using a 3-4 mm wire or 4 mm allen type wrench, push the retainer inward and slightly upward through the access hole. Repeat the step for the other access hole.

Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer, you must be very careful with these they break very easily and it is hard to get replacements.Disconnect the electrical connectors.After the airbag module is removed then the steering wheel is removed:

Disconnect any electrical connectors as needed. Loosen the steering wheel nut until two to three threads are left engaged. Wiggle the steering wheel until it disengages completely. Remove the steering wheel nut and steering wheel.

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RE: Wood/leather stearing wheel??? - 9/24/2007 7:05:49 PM

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ZX, should we disconnect the negative battery terminal for safety reasons before starting the job?

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RE: Wood/leather stearing wheel??? - 9/25/2007 9:21:21 AM

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That should go without saying anytime work is performed on any vehicle.

I always reserve the right for everybody to use common sense.

Also make sure the vehicle is parked, don't attempt to swap out the steering wheel while you are traveling down the Interstate.

If I have to start posting disclaimers then I'm just going to stop posting all together.

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RE: Wood/leather stearing wheel??? - 9/25/2007 11:32:07 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: ZX1100F1

That should go without saying anytime work is performed on any vehicle.

I always reserve the right for everybody to use common sense.

Also make sure the vehicle is parked, don't attempt to swap out the steering wheel while you are traveling down the Interstate.

If I have to start posting disclaimers then I'm just going to stop posting all together.

Yeah, I hear what your saying...

I just brang that up because I didn't want anyone to start tearing into the ARS with the battery still connected and "POOOOOFFFFF" is the next thing will be reading here.

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