How do you remove the Steering Wheel?

[P-51 Mustang]

My Steering wheel is lose, and I wanted to know how to tighten it up... I have a 2001 with the three spoke wheel

Edited June 25, 2008 by P-51 Mustang

[Loren]

Carefully remove the airbag (no key in the ignition) and the detach the electrical connector - being careful of the clock spring.

Tighten the steering wheel nut and then reassemble.

[ronbonner]

Carefully remove the airbag (no key in the ignition) and the detach the electrical connector - being careful of the clock spring.

Tighten the steering wheel nut and then reassemble.

Loren,

Do you reckon the guy might need to know about the two bolts on the wheel to undo first?

[P-51 Mustang]

what is the clock spring? and what two bolts is Ronbonner talking about? Thanks!

[Loren]

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery and cover terminal or battery.

2. Remove driver's airbag unit. For this purpose, loosen the two fastening screws with a screwdriver for internal Torx T 30. Disconnect plug connection at airbag unit and at steering wheel (for horn).

Note: Replace fastening screws whenever they have been loosened. The airbag unit must always be set down so that the cushioned side faces upwards. If removed for an extended period, the airbag unit must be kept in a locked place. Observe the safety regulations.

3. Loosen hexagon nut and remove together with spring washer.

4. Turn wheels to straight-ahead position. Then mark the position of the steering wheel with respect to the steering shaft (for refitting). Remove steering wheel (in straight-ahead position).

Note: To prevent unintended rotation of the contact unit (KE) when the steering wheel has been removed, the contact unit locks itself when the steering wheel is pulled back. Likewise,the contact unit unlocks automatically when the steering wheel is refitted.

Installation

1. Refit the steering wheel with the wheels in the straight-ahead position or in accordance with the marking so that the upper spokes of the steering wheel are horizontal.

Caution: Do not trap the cable of the contact unit.

2. Fit hexagon nut with spring washer and tighten to 46 Nm (34 ftlb).

3. Install driver's airbag unit. Use new fastening screws.

Tightening torque: Tightening torque 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)

4. Check horn for operation.

[juniinc]

will need to remove 2 - T30 torx screws in back of steering wheel.

spring unit just sits behind the wheel,once its removed

Instructions by D2 Performance

http://www.whiteson.org/boxster/mods/obc/obc.stalk.pdf

Edited June 26, 2008 by juniinc