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Old 11-20-2010, 08:23 PM
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Hello,

From an earlier post asking about Dallas Custom Steering Wheel you may know I'm going get my 93 MSHP SSP steering wheel re-covered this winter.

Anything special I need to be considering up front before I remove the steering wheel? Is it as simple as disconnecting the steering wheel; letting the car sit in that fashion for a day or so (so I don't get an air bag in the face); unscrewing what holds the steering wheel on; assuming will have to disconnect some plugs once the steering wheel is pulled away (re: the air bag; cruise control; horn; etc.).

This will be my first time removing one of these steering wheels. Anything else I'm not considering before I dive into this one? Thanks in advance for your thoughts and input.
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Old 11-20-2010, 09:13 PM
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You'll need a steering wheel puller....I got mine from Autozone and it's cheap, but works.

I can check the shop manual, but I think disconnecting the battery and letting it sit is a good idea. The last one I did was my '83, so no bag.

**EDIT** Forgot...yank the airbag module behind the stereo/AC controls if you want to be extra sure. I replaced one in the '92 I previously owned as it went bad and threw a code (flashing the airbag light). With that disconnected, I don't think it's possible for it to go off.
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Old 11-20-2010, 10:48 PM
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I have never used a puller. I always loosen the center bolt (but not remove), then plant your feet on the floor board by the brake and gas. Use your legs and arms - pull as you rock the wheel side to side. It should pop right off.
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I have never used a puller. I always loosen the center bolt (but not remove), then plant your feet on the floor board by the brake and gas. Use your legs and arms - pull as you rock the wheel side to side. It should pop right off.
That's exactly the same brand puller I use. LOL. Old junk yard trick. Doug
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Old 11-21-2010, 10:25 AM
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i use a puller and a hammer. put the puller on....put some tension on it then wack the puller bolt with a hammer. makes it easy to do.
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Old 11-27-2010, 11:13 PM
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The airbag comes out real easy. I've done it a few times. Disconnect the battery ahead of time. I'd let it sit a minimum of 20 minutes that way for it to discharge. If I remember correctly, that is what the service manual states. Then there is just one plug to disconnect for the airbag inside the steering wheel.
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Old 11-28-2010, 08:28 PM
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Thanks everyone for the feedback.
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Old 11-28-2010, 09:39 PM
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Have any trouble getting your steering wheel off or was it a pretty smooth removal ?
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Old 11-29-2010, 08:15 PM
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Hi Anthony - If you're asking me I haven't given it a try yet but will let you know. Thanks!
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Mike, did you ever get the steering wheel off? If I remember correctly, on Power Block TV, they had a short on how to do it. They didn't even use a steering wheel puller!
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