Lanscor Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I have a 1999 LX 470 and recently bought a wood steering wheel. Couold someone tell how to remove the pad? and steering whell? Do I need to disconnect the battery so the Air bag won't go off. Thanls for any help. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tm1414 Posted January 17, 2008 Share Posted January 17, 2008 I have a 1999 LX 470 and recently bought a wood steering wheel. Couold someone tell how to remove the pad? and steering whell? Do I need to disconnect the battery so the Air bag won't go off.Thanls for any help. Ron Ron, Need to disconnect battery and wait five minutes or so... Removal Instructionsfrom FSM . REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD NOTICE: _ If the airbag connector is disconnected with the ignition switch at ON or ACC, DTCs will be recorded. _ Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When replacing parts, replace with new ones. (a) Place the front wheels facing straight ahead. (B) Remove the steering wheel lower No.2 and No.3 covers. (There are 2 plastic covers at 3 and 9 o'clock) © Using a torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 torx screws. HINT: Loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case. (d) Pull the pad out from the steering wheel and disconnect the airbag connector. (e) Disconnect the connector. CAUTION: _ When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface of the pad facing upward. _ Never disassemble the wheel pad. NOTICE: When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull the airbag wire harness. 2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL (a) Disconnect the connector. (B) Remove the steering wheel set nut. © Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft assembly. (d) Using SST, remove the wheel (steerinng wheel puller) –05010, 09953–05020, 09954–05020) Swap over Clockspring if new wheel doesn't have one.... careful not to rotate it in the process Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jluty Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I am looking for a replacement steering wheel myself, where did you find a replacement -Jim- jim_luty@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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