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Supplies

Steering wheel
T30 Star Key
T10 Star Key
Phillips Headed Screw Driver
5/8 Deep socket [Your spark plug socket will work just fine] or 16mm
13 mm Wrench

NOTE: 96-98 Uses a Single stage airbag while 99-02 uses a Dual Stage make sure to chose accordingly and be careful for the cut off years.


WARNING: Removing or tampering with an air bag is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
This DIY is; as always, at your own risk and it is recommended you have a professional perform this task.

Step 1

Prepare to disassemble your Steering wheel by disconnecting the negative battery terminal with a 13mm box wrench; now wait 30 minutes.
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Step 2

Find the 2 holes holding on the airbag [one on each side]. Loosen them using a T30 star allen wrench [They won't come all the way out]. Flip the turn signal up to reach it easier.
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Step 3

Pull the airbag forward and disconnect the Airbag and horn connectors.
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Step 4

Lock the Wheel by turning it left. Remove the bolt holding the steering wheel on using a 5/8 or 16mm deep socket with a breaker bar/ long handled ratchet. Hold the wheel from moving with one hand and break the bolt with the other. This will take power, please go to the gym before performing this. Make sure to unlock the wheel and put it back to its original position before removing the bolt. Mark the placement of the wheel.
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Step 5

Mark the Bearing with a screw driver or white out above the mark on the wheel so you can re-align your new wheel!
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Step 6

Remove the Screw holding the steering column in using a Phillips head screw driver. the rest pops apart along the seam.
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Step 7

Remove the white connector from the black clip. Turn the black clip with the orange connector in it to remove it. Detach the orange air bag connector and the white horn connector.
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Step 8

Put on the new wheel and torque the center bolt to 46 Ft Lbs.
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Step 9

Install the Airbag and screw in the two rear bolts.
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Step 10

Enjoy a better looking, Ergonomic, Sporty Wheel.
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Before
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After
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  • |Home|
  • |Mechanical DIYs|
    • Tune-Up
    • Oil Change
    • Crank Case Vent Valve
    • Air Filter
    • Reset Oil Service Light
    • Code Scanning
    • Temperature Sensor
    • Valve Cover Gasket
    • Camshaft Position Sensor
    • Upstream O2/Lambda Sensor
    • Intake Temp Sensor
    • Coil On Plug Conversion
    • Clutch [Writeup]
    • Power Steering Removal
    • Bleeding the Cooling System
    • Seafoaming
    • Bleeding Coolant System
    • Heli Coil [How To]
    • Valve Cover Painting
    • Steering Damper Upgrade
  • |Interior DIYs|
    • Instrament Cluster
    • Seat Bushings
    • Interior Light Bulbs
    • Speakers
    • Interior Door handle Cover
    • Stereo Removal
    • Chrome Ring [Gauge Cluster]
    • Steering Wheel [Upgrade]
    • Push Button Start
    • Console Lock Switch
    • Euro Glove Box and Trim
    • Interior Door Pull
  • |External DIYs|
    • HID kits
    • Fog Light Bulb
    • Headlights
    • Door Handle [Painting]
    • Side Mirror
    • Door Handle Gasket
    • Roundel Removal
  • |Suspension DIYs|
    • Front Struts
    • Rear Shocks
    • Sway Bars
    • Brake and Clutch Bleeding
    • Front Brakes
  • |Comments|
  • |Extras|
    • FAQ
    • Diagnosis
    • Specifications
    • Resources
  • |Blogs|
    • Rough Idle Fix
    • The Race to Autocross