LexTuners steering wheels
12-05-10, 05:25 PM
#1
LexTuners steering wheels
You guys who ordered these wheels, did you swap them yourselves or did you pay to have it done? Sewell has a video clip showing this which is a bit too concise to me so I'd rather learn from your own experience in doing this instead. That's my next project, I have the cherry wood with flat bottom one. Really appreciate any help or feedback about the job. Thanks.
12-05-10, 06:41 PM
#3
I did it myself - it's not hard, and you can't be scared to use some force. There are some good DIY write-ups on CL already from people who have taken apart the steering wheel assembly for a variety of reasons.
While I had everything apart, I installed the ISF steering wheel damper, too.
The most physically demanding thing is pulling the OEM steering wheel off. (Hint: Yank from the bottom with all your might) The most complicated thing is putting everything back together once the new steering wheel is in place. Keep your screw locations straight and take a picture of the wiring and placements after you take off the airbag.
While I had everything apart, I installed the ISF steering wheel damper, too.
The most physically demanding thing is pulling the OEM steering wheel off. (Hint: Yank from the bottom with all your might) The most complicated thing is putting everything back together once the new steering wheel is in place. Keep your screw locations straight and take a picture of the wiring and placements after you take off the airbag.
12-05-10, 07:47 PM
#6
Just did it, it took me an hour and a half, I know, I know that's slow, went easy to make sure I didn't forget anything as far as wiring, screws... It looks real nice, what a difference comparing to the oem wheel. We'll take it for a spin tomorrow to see if everything works as intended, it's almost 8 pm and it's raining now. Thanks guys.
12-06-10, 07:19 AM
#7
Install was simple in my opinion. When I was disconnecting the airbag, I took the necessary precautions to make sure it wasn't going to discharge (do a search for these precautions). I basically stood outside the vehicle while disconnecting the airbag unit haha.
Also, the only part that required any physical labor was pulling off the steering wheel. Some people use steering wheel pullers, but I opted to loosen the nut and pull the wheel until it came free using my hands and knees. I loosened the nut but kept it on the stud so I can avoid smacking myself in the face with the steering wheel. Total time for install I would say is 10-15 minutes.
If you haven't already done it, I would also do the IS-F steering damper at the same time. It really enhances the feel and it might be the best "cheap" mod I've done to the vehicle. Make sure you get the screws to come with it, too.
Also, the only part that required any physical labor was pulling off the steering wheel. Some people use steering wheel pullers, but I opted to loosen the nut and pull the wheel until it came free using my hands and knees. I loosened the nut but kept it on the stud so I can avoid smacking myself in the face with the steering wheel.
Total time for install I would say is 10-15 minutes.If you haven't already done it, I would also do the IS-F steering damper at the same time. It really enhances the feel and it might be the best "cheap" mod I've done to the vehicle. Make sure you get the screws to come with it, too.
Last edited by chums; 12-06-10 at 07:19 AM. Reason: typo
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12-06-10, 07:56 AM
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I did it myself - it's not hard, and you can't be scared to use some force. There are some good DIY write-ups on CL already from people who have taken apart the steering wheel assembly for a variety of reasons.
While I had everything apart, I installed the ISF steering wheel damper, too.
The most physically demanding thing is pulling the OEM steering wheel off. (Hint: Yank from the bottom with all your might) The most complicated thing is putting everything back together once the new steering wheel is in place. Keep your screw locations straight and take a picture of the wiring and placements after you take off the airbag.
While I had everything apart, I installed the ISF steering wheel damper, too.
The most physically demanding thing is pulling the OEM steering wheel off. (Hint: Yank from the bottom with all your might) The most complicated thing is putting everything back together once the new steering wheel is in place. Keep your screw locations straight and take a picture of the wiring and placements after you take off the airbag.
Then there is no yanking just a quick turn and POP!
12-06-10, 12:36 PM
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you get the $25 back when you return the tool, but its easier to leave the nut on loosely and rock the wheel back and forth with your hands at 9 and 3. comes right off no strain.
