Steering wheel swap - Arghhhhhh.

[particlewave]

I use a hex wrench. There's a standard size that fits perfectly. I've done it more times than I care to count and have never buggered the bolts.

This would be best:

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by particlewave

I use a hex wrench. There's a standard size that fits perfectly. I've done it more times than I care to count and have never buggered the bolts.

This would be best:

Thank you! Found them.

Harbor Freight $6.99

Home Depot (Husky) $9.99

Yes, I over-analyze sometimes. Which one do you recommend? Thank you, again!

[Gilles]

Hello Starter,

I replaced the steering wheel about three times (2 on the 987 and 1 on a 981) and to remove the wheel you only need two tools:

A small Phillips screw driver and a fairly large Torx (55..?) for the center bolt.

You need to insert the phillips into the hole at the bottom of the wheel to remove the airbag, pushing through the hole while pulling the airbag away, then unplug the airbag connector.

With the airbag out of the way you will use the Torx to remove the center bolt and pull the steering wheel away.

It should take you about ten minutes to swap the steering wheel.

Good luck!

[Starter986]

Originally Posted by Gilles

Hello Starter,

I replaced the steering wheel about three times (2 on the 987 and 1 on a 981) and to remove the wheel you only need two tools:

A small Phillips screw driver and a fairly large Torx (55..?) for the center bolt.

You need to insert the phillips into the hole at the bottom of the wheel to remove the airbag, pushing through the hole while pulling the airbag away, then unplug the airbag connector.

With the airbag out of the way you will use the Torx to remove the center bolt and pull the steering wheel away.

It should take you about ten minutes to swap the steering wheel.

Good luck!

Hi Giles,

98 986.

The only deal... I don't have that steering wheel. The 3-spoke I'll be installing has the 2 holes on the back with the respective resident torx screws. The 4 spoke that sits in there now... 2 holes behind the steering wheel in which the torx screws reside. Thus... while 1 wheel is a 3 spoke... and the other a 4 spoke... they share the identical removal and install torx screws.

I've seen a/the vids where you punch in the little hole and gently remove the bag. Mine is a different setup.

Further. my steering wheel is held on by a bolt, which I'll remove with a socket.

If you tell me I'm incorrect... gladly I'll return to the carport to look over the steering wheel. Otherwise... It'll be to HF or HD for that torx wrench.

In any event... thank you for chiming in. I appreciate it.