Im trying to replace my steering wheel but i after i unplugged my battery and removed the plastic caps covering the security torx screws holding the airbag in, i come to find out that one of the owners before me must have totally f*ckd up and stripped the living hell out of the t30. Since it is a security torx i figure a standard bolt remover that drills into the bolt itself wont work?? I could be wrong about the standard bolt remover, but any other tips and tricks on how to remove this bolt?? Worst case scenario my last resort, in theory, would be to cut out the plastic housing behind the steering wheel (since i have a replacement) and chisel out a line and try that method?? not sure but kinda stumped at this point. I did see bolt extractors that grip the outside of the bolt head itself but not sure how well those work? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!!

 

I would try the easy out first. It should work.

 

Yes, that's too bad, if previous owners didn't use the correct tools, that's a fairly delicate area, although the G-sedan steering wheels are quite easy to get off if those bolts and the big nut are not effed up. I actually sent mine to Dallas custom steering several years ago for a two-tone Alcantera rap, and 1/8" thicker padding.

 

I replaced the clock spring on my 05, and there was a ton of loctite on the threads for the airbag.
Maybe you can try to brake that little 'security' pin in the middle of the bolt head off?