NeiLtYmE Posted October 28, 2004 Posted October 28, 2004 I had ended up obtaining a junked camry steering wheel which was then shipped to American Stitches for Marble wood and leather coating to match my interior dash. I have just gotten the completed wheel in today and it looks amazing. Now i was wondering if has any good directions on how i could remove the current wheel and air bag cover so i can fit my new one in ?
SKperformance Posted October 28, 2004 Posted October 28, 2004 Disconnect the battery ,wait a few minutes. Remove the flaps on either side of the wheel to get acess to the side bolts of the airbag. Disconnect the bag carfully to not damage the wires. Get your steering wheel puller after loosening the wheel bolt and pop the bolt off. Remove the wheel and check fitment for you new wheel to the bag just incase it doesn't fit. Plug everything back together cross your fingers and attach the battery. No srs light and your done. Those side bolts are really tight sometimes.
NeiLtYmE Posted October 28, 2004 Author Posted October 28, 2004 damn, im scared. ill post pics of it when im done.
93lexuses Posted October 28, 2004 Posted October 28, 2004 damn, im scared.ill post pics of it when im done. ← That's funny i was thinking i would be scared to change it. :)
SKperformance Posted October 28, 2004 Posted October 28, 2004 No need to be scared just use good tools as the screws on the side took forever to loosen on mine luckly i have a full box and chest of oddball tools and luckyl as well i had a rachet adapter for i think it was a torx
ImranS Posted October 28, 2004 Posted October 28, 2004 How did it cost you if you don't mind me asking? And how long did it take them to do it? I have an 05 ES330 but I didnt get the leather/wood wheel so thats why im wondering.. Thanks
NeiLtYmE Posted October 28, 2004 Author Posted October 28, 2004 it was about a 15 days process where they tear apart your core and custom the wheel in which ever way your request(in most cases). the service was real good there and people were real nice to talk to and they made everything clear before doing anything. $451. i had sent them sample of the marble wood currently on the dash and they just matched that
NeiLtYmE Posted October 28, 2004 Author Posted October 28, 2004 No need to be scared just use good tools as the screws on the side took forever to loosen on mine luckly i have a full box and chest of oddball tools and luckyl as well i had a rachet adapter for i think it was a torx ← what did you have to take yours apart for ?
NeiLtYmE Posted November 3, 2004 Author Posted November 3, 2004 ok, some people help. I got those three uselessly shaped screwes off the side and pulled out the air bag. Everything cool thus far. BUT the !Removed! steering wheel is on there like snug as hell. I took out the main 19mm bolt and attempted at a wd-40 lubing. i can beat it and pull it and not a damn inch it will move. what do i do.
steviej Posted November 3, 2004 Posted November 3, 2004 special tool that puts pressure on the shaft and pulls the steering wheel off with even pressure around the shaft from behind. it works every time. steviej
NeiLtYmE Posted November 3, 2004 Author Posted November 3, 2004 maybe ill go to sears today and find one, thanks steve. i didnt know there was such a thing ill post up some pics when i get it done. i love this new wheel !!!
NeiLtYmE Posted November 4, 2004 Author Posted November 4, 2004 allright, everythings pretty much all set. I went to a local auto part store and they kindly rented me out with a refundable deposit some tools that i could use. Worked perfectly. Now i got one problem. in the repair manual it suggest some proper ways to put the wheel back on so that the alignment stays proper. I dont have the manual but if someone can tell me what it say that would be awesome.
amf1932 Posted November 4, 2004 Posted November 4, 2004 There generally is a mark on the spline and also a mark on the steering wheel that has to line up to get it centralized. I haven't done this on a Lexus, so I'm really not 100% certain.
NeiLtYmE Posted November 4, 2004 Author Posted November 4, 2004 yes.. your right about the line.. and you have to get them matching after a few rotations. With the wheels pointed forward and everything i got it to align just perfect. Project Complete.
SKperformance Posted November 4, 2004 Posted November 4, 2004 I did mention you needed a steering wheel puller in my instructions above
NeiLtYmE Posted November 4, 2004 Author Posted November 4, 2004 true, i guess at that point i just didnt understand what that meant. thanks!!!!! B)
steviej Posted November 4, 2004 Posted November 4, 2004 I will look when I get home from karate tonight. The 2002 manual should be the same procedure. steviej
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