Just curious if there is a DIY for installing a steering wheel and quick release hub.

Thanks in advance.
-Aaron

 

Im pretty sure you just:
-Disconnect battery
-take screws out of the side of the wheel that hold the airbag in
-unplug airbag/remove airbag
-break loose the big nut holding the wheel on and then remove it

 

Hmm sounds easy enough.. your sig made me try and squash the bug...

 

I also think the airbag srews are actually torx bolts.

 

Its that easy.. lol

 

is it really pretty easy or you just being sarcastic Jay'z ? Yea they are torx bolts

 

Specifically, they are "tamper proof 34T torx bolts". Unless you buy the specific bit to un-do these bolts, an ordinary 34T bit will not have the nipple recess in the end. When I took my steering wheel off to recover it in custom leather, I replaced the torx bolts with ordinary hex head M6 bolts to reinstall the steering wheel.
HTH,
ChinaClipper

 

its a pretty easy DIY, only the part thats tough is the torx bolts. And yes you need the special tool or you cant even get the stock wheel off

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where might I find the bit for the torx bolts?

 

you can find quality ones at sears. Also, i used a steering wheel puller to take it off.

 

Do you think a steering wheel puller is necessary or can you get it off with brute force

 

Not sure. I never taken any steering wheels off without a steeringi wheel puller. It's much easier and i have one here at home so i never had that option. I'm guessing it can be done but i rather do it the right way. I think you can borrow one at some auto parts stores.

 

Ah ok I suppose I will just rent one

 

I bought mine at Ace Hardware. Just make sure you buy a tamper proof 34T bit instead of a standard, 34T bit. I also found in my case, that the steering wheel puller was unnecessary. After nut removal (19mm socket), a sharp tug freed the wheel from the splines.
HTH,
ChinaClipper

 

cool thanks

 

hmmm....i think it is a T30 tamper proof torx bolt

recently installed one myself.

it is included if you purchase the Works Bell short hub.

other tool you need is a 19 mm deep socket (i believe it is 19mm)

good luck

 

cool just ordered the works bell short hub

 

https://my350z.com/forum/exterior-and-interior/286602-help-w-nardi-personal-with-works-bell-qr.html

my experience installing an aftermarket steering wheel

 

Correction on my previous advise - drsifu is right, the torx size is 30T and NOT 34T. Thx for the catch!