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Old 02-21-2014, 10:44 AM   #92
CamaroI


 
Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: DFW
Posts: 3,112
Was able to get new Wheel installed last night. Wish everyone could see in person. Photos don't due justice. Here is a write up of the extremely easy install process.

First disconnected battery positive and negative terminals. Waited 30 min as suggested by another member prior to getting stated with airbag.

First step is to locate holes on each side of the steering wheel. I shined a flashlight to view exactly what I was going after in small hole behind silver bezel. When viewing you will see a silver pin. Using a flat head screwdriver you want to press the pin towards the steering column. This will release one side of the center cover. Do the same for other side.


At this point the center cover along with airbag will come loose. I placed a towel underneath to prevent scratching other areas.




At this point take a flat head screwdriver and pry up on the yellow TOP tabs on the two airbag connectors. Once these are up you will be able to pull connectors loose. Give a good tug and will come right off. Set center portion aside.






Next your going to un clip this black connection shown below. I was able to press on release tab with my finger and then disconnected. You will not mess with the Airbag connector that is to the left.



Once you have above black tab disconnected you are ready to remove center Torx bolt. This requires a 1/4 Torx. Be sure you have this size on hand prior to starting. I highly recommend a Tox tool like the one shown above. Once this Torx bolt is removed you are ready to remove the wheel. The black connector you previously disconnected comes off with the wheel. However the only thing passing through the wheel is the airbag wires. You can see below that is only thing left on the column









At this stage you are ready to put new wheel on. Literally do everything in reverse you did above. Reconnect battery and all done. Now sit back and ENJOY!!!! Loving the new look. Much better than OEM for sure.












Last edited by CamaroI; 02-21-2014 at 11:18 AM.
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