Anyone figured a way to replace worn out steering wheel?

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Old 10-27-2007 | 10:19 PM
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Anyone figured a way to replace worn out steering wheel?

Mine is really worn out at the top and having a pieces of w/e material it is come off..
 
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Old 10-27-2007 | 10:58 PM
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The dealer replaced mine at 30k under warranty.
 
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Old 10-28-2007 | 01:10 AM
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yea i just realize my warranty is done !!!!
 
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Old 10-28-2007 | 01:24 AM
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some dealers will re-wrap your steering wheel with new leather...for a price.
 
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Old 10-28-2007 | 01:07 PM
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with the same materials??? how does that work?
 
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Old 10-28-2007 | 07:44 PM
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do the dealerships usually cover something like that under warranty?
 
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Old 10-29-2007 | 12:02 AM
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Just buy a used steering wheel on ebay, they go from $30-100 at MOST. Have a shop put it on for you.
 
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Old 10-29-2007 | 01:29 AM
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is it a pretty easy DIY? my main concern is deploying the air bag lol
 
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Old 10-29-2007 | 07:33 AM
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hmmm how hard is it to swap out a new steering wheel? anyone?????
 
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Old 10-29-2007 | 08:55 AM
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I got one from a junk yard and replaced mine.
 
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Old 10-29-2007 | 03:29 PM
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ttrank, How much did the salvage yard charge?
 
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Old 10-29-2007 | 10:30 PM
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i sold ttrank his steering wheel, Call me at 800-726-0275 my name is Derick
 
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Old 10-31-2007 | 01:36 AM
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i just got myself another wheel as well.. anyone got a guide to install this? I wouldn't want the air bag to explode... haha
 
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Old 11-19-2007 | 09:46 AM
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Anyone have a DIY on an install for this?
 
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Old 11-24-2007 | 09:51 PM
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I saw a steering wheel on eBay earlier today...lemme look...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-In...spagenameZWDVW

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/STEER...spagenameZWDVW

Its pretty standard on most vehicles how the steering wheels go on...

Disconnect the battery. Chances are that there is a screw on either side of the steering wheel (beneath two caps) that will release the airbag (undo these). The airbag has a harness, disconnect it. Beneath the airbag there should be a nut that secures the wheel down onto the steering column. Should be simple. BTW, the airbag won't explode unless you're doing this while you're driving into a wall

Or ask Calvin to bring his sewing kit over and he'll give you a custom furry pink replacement.
 

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