Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras - View Single Post - Steering Wheel Swap DIY/How-To Info?

rory_a · 2011-01-04, 02:26 PM

Just picked up an '05 Momo steering wheel and airbag to replace the starting-to-wear stocker in my '07, and to replace the dented airbag emblem. But, the newest car I've replaced a wheel on was a '68 VW. No idea on working with airbags.

I found a couple how-tos on Nasioc that indicate disconnect battery, wait five minutes, pump brakes a few times, steering wheel and wheels straight forward, get to work. Other than that, all the DIYs/How-Tos said things like "remove the bolt at the red arrow in the pic" referring to a pic that no longer exists.

Anyone have tips/instructions on the swap?

I know from my research that the parts were interchangeable for '04-'07 WRX and STi, so I'm not worried about it fitting. The wheel on it's way includes the wheel, airbag, but no "clock spring" (which is as far as I know a spring to self-wind a clock?). So, the plan is to pull my airbag, pull my clock spring, pull my wheel, and reverse the process. But, from there I'm lost.

Any tips/pics/info?

TIA guys.... hoping this wheel fits like the '07 but without the smooth leather at the top to wear again.

2011-01-04, 02:26 PM	#1
rory_a EJ251 Real Name: Rory Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 607 Car: Miata, shit. Class: Out Classed NOW WITH 100% LESS STI!	Steering Wheel Swap DIY/How-To Info? Just picked up an '05 Momo steering wheel and airbag to replace the starting-to-wear stocker in my '07, and to replace the dented airbag emblem. But, the newest car I've replaced a wheel on was a '68 VW. No idea on working with airbags. I found a couple how-tos on Nasioc that indicate disconnect battery, wait five minutes, pump brakes a few times, steering wheel and wheels straight forward, get to work. Other than that, all the DIYs/How-Tos said things like "remove the bolt at the red arrow in the pic" referring to a pic that no longer exists. Anyone have tips/instructions on the swap? I know from my research that the parts were interchangeable for '04-'07 WRX and STi, so I'm not worried about it fitting. The wheel on it's way includes the wheel, airbag, but no "clock spring" (which is as far as I know a spring to self-wind a clock?). So, the plan is to pull my airbag, pull my clock spring, pull my wheel, and reverse the process. But, from there I'm lost. Any tips/pics/info? TIA guys.... hoping this wheel fits like the '07 but without the smooth leather at the top to wear again.