Swapping 4 for 3 spoke steering wheel in 99 c2?

[dipspanigrahi]

:drive: Hello All

Wondering if anyone has the links to past posts that show how to swap out the 4 spoke wheel for a 3 spoke wheel (tiptronic)

any advice/pointers would also be appreciated!

thanks

[stsanford]

NO link, but I just completed the same swap on my 00 (non-tip).

Here's my advice:

1. Go to Sears. Ask the nice people to get you (usually locked away) a Star / Torx socket set. There's a nice set that looks like an allen-key tool where they all unfold if you know what I mean. It has a blue handle. You want this tool becasue there are two torx sockets (#30) you need to remove to get at the wheel.

2. Take your time. I rushed a little becasue I had to pick my wife up from work and wound up with a steering wheel that was a little loose. Not a comforting experience!

3. My plan was as follows:

Lower windows 1-2"

Disconnect the car's battery

Leave trunk open

Leave all key transponders in the house, use spare key and keep it with you (not in the ignition)

Place the key in the ignition and turn 1/2 way to first click to remove the safety wheel lock

Turn the wheel 90 degrees to the left. Remove the torx bit on the bottom of the wheel.

Place the key in the ignition and turn 1/2 way to first click again and turn 180 degrees to the right. Remove that torx bit.

Place the key in the ignition and turn 1/2 way to first click

MOve the steering wheel back to the straight position.

Key out of ignition? Just checking

Slowly pull the airbag towards you. Disconnect wires as necessary

Using a large socket (don't remember size) removed the center nut holding the wheel on.

Using a sharpie mark the wheel's orientation by making a mark on the

wheel and spline.

Pull straight towards you. Will release with some force.

Put the new wheel on and reverse the above.

Total time: 20min if you take your time.

I love my wheel now, felt that the 4-spoker was a bit dated...

Edited September 7, 2005 by stsanford

[ronbonner]

:drive: Hello All

Wondering if anyone has the links to past posts that show how to swap out the 4 spoke wheel for a 3 spoke wheel (tiptronic)

any advice/pointers would also be appreciated!

thanks

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Try this link for graphic instructions that Loren has produced

https://www.renntech.org/loren/images/obc_stalk2.pdf