DIY:2012 steering wheel bezel removal - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

twentytwelvebee · 01-30-2012, 05:48 PM

so the '12 steering wheel bezel removal is different than the 10/11 models. i did this mod in less than 30 minutes and its not hard at all. Lupe painted mine carbon flash metallic, it turned out perfect.
tools needed:
T15 torx head
pry tool
long allen wrench or similiar to disengage/remove the airbag
start by turning your wheel 180 degrees so that the bottom of the wheel is at the 12 o'clock position. on the back of the steering wheel there are 2 holes that look like key holes. i used a long allen wrench that would fit and there are 2 springs that need to be disengaged to release the airbag. dont forget to disconnect the negative battery cable! pry towards the center of the airbag(direction of arrows)you'll hear a click and the airbag assembly will release. do that to the other side as well.

gently pull out the airbag assembly and let it hang free.

using a pry tool, start at the top and gently pry the trim bezel. work your way around the rest of the bezel and it will come off.

next release the tabs on the electrical connectors and disconnect the steering wheel controls on both sides, they are just clipped in.

using a T15 torx head, remove the 4 nuts that hold the audio controls in.

assembly is reverse.

overhaulengines · 01-30-2012, 07:06 PM

hi Jeremy, thanks for sharing and thank you for your business. thanks for the DIY

lupe

StOrM TrOOpEr · 01-30-2012, 07:24 PM

thanx man.. i need this after i get my bezels from lupe

twentytwelvebee · 01-30-2012, 07:26 PM

i searched everywhere for a how-to. i ended up going to the dealer and they printed me the airbag replacement diagram. i never would have found the 2 holes on the back/bottom of the wheel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by StOrM TrOOpEr

thanx man.. i need this after i get my bezels from lupe

camaros and vettes · 02-03-2012, 12:05 PM

Is there one for a 2010?

The Stig · 02-03-2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaros and vettes

Is there one for a 2010?

Do you mean a DIY on how to remove the trim? Yes, just search for it.

overhaulengines · 02-04-2012, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaros and vettes

Is there one for a 2010?

this shows how to add audio controls, but also how to remove the steering bezels in the process

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73511

lupe

ABB · 06-23-2012, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twentytwelvebee

so the '12 steering wheel bezel removal is different than the 10/11 models. i did this mod in less than 30 minutes and its not hard at all. Lupe painted mine carbon flash metallic, it turned out perfect.
tools needed:
T15 torx head
pry tool
long allen wrench or similiar to disengage/remove the airbag
start by turning your wheel 180 degrees so that the bottom of the wheel is at the 12 o'clock position. on the back of the steering wheel there are 2 holes that look like key holes. i used a long allen wrench that would fit and there are 2 springs that need to be disengaged to release the airbag. dont forget to disconnect the negative battery cable! pry towards the center of the airbag(direction of arrows)you'll hear a click and the airbag assembly will release. do that to the other side as well.

gently pull out the airbag assembly and let it hang free.

using a pry tool, start at the top and gently pry the trim bezel. work your way around the rest of the bezel and it will come off.

next release the tabs on the electrical connectors and disconnect the steering wheel controls on both sides, they are just clipped in.

using a T15 torx head, remove the 4 nuts that hold the audio controls in.

assembly is reverse.

what kind of color did you use, looks pretty

cool.
By the way seems like you had a message showing up on the display after u got done. Was it any serious ones like air bag rest or not connected?!!

vroomapunk · 06-24-2012, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABB

what kind of color did you use, looks pretty

cool.
By the way seems like you had a message showing up on the display after u got done. Was it any serious ones like air bag rest or not connected?!!

Looks like it says window is down or door is ajar

chizzy · 07-06-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by vroomapunk

Looks like it says window is down or door is ajar

I think it actually says "Open and Close Driver Window" and after you do that a couple times, it'll tell you to do the same with the passenger side. I had the same thing pop up when I was finished installing my scanner. No worries!

Chef Camaro · 07-06-2012, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chizzy

I think it actually says "Open and Close Driver Window" and after you do that a couple times, it'll tell you to do the same with the passenger side. I had the same thing pop up when I was finished installing my scanner. No worries!

You're right Chizzy. All it takes is doing like you said or just drive the car out of the garage. I did this removal and painted it white yesterday. I'll try to put up a picture later.

Chef Camaro · 07-06-2012, 07:30 PM

Pics

iCamaro · 07-27-2012, 03:29 PM

Please help - hear no clicking when trying to release the airbag

ecko04 · 09-29-2012, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris81106

Please help - hear no clicking when trying to release the airbag

Use the muscle.

01-30-2012, 05:48 PM	#1
twentytwelvebee Drives: 2012/2ss "transformers edition" Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: vacaville Posts: 528	DIY:2012 steering wheel bezel removal so the '12 steering wheel bezel removal is different than the 10/11 models. i did this mod in less than 30 minutes and its not hard at all. Lupe painted mine carbon flash metallic, it turned out perfect. tools needed: T15 torx head pry tool long allen wrench or similiar to disengage/remove the airbag start by turning your wheel 180 degrees so that the bottom of the wheel is at the 12 o'clock position. on the back of the steering wheel there are 2 holes that look like key holes. i used a long allen wrench that would fit and there are 2 springs that need to be disengaged to release the airbag. dont forget to disconnect the negative battery cable! pry towards the center of the airbag(direction of arrows)you'll hear a click and the airbag assembly will release. do that to the other side as well. gently pull out the airbag assembly and let it hang free. using a pry tool, start at the top and gently pry the trim bezel. work your way around the rest of the bezel and it will come off. next release the tabs on the electrical connectors and disconnect the steering wheel controls on both sides, they are just clipped in. using a T15 torx head, remove the 4 nuts that hold the audio controls in. assembly is reverse.

01-30-2012, 07:24 PM	#3
StOrM TrOOpEr TK-421 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Summit White #349 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: BRONX, NY Posts: 858 View My Garage	thanx man.. i need this after i get my bezels from lupe __________________ 2012 CAMARO 2SS/RS A6 L99, TPW 7-18-2011 FIRST PRODUCTION WEEK 2012 MODEL #349 "LIKE" me on my FACEBOOK page http://www.facebook.com/stormtroopercamaro2ssrs MY BUILD THREAD: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209482 - COTW 6/25/13

07-06-2012, 07:30 PM	#12
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07-27-2012, 03:29 PM	#13
iCamaro Drives: 2012 LT RS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Posts: 1,249	Please help - hear no clicking when trying to release the airbag __________________

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