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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Vdub-Dj on 19 April 2011, 16:43

Title: mk3.5 steering wheel in mk3
Post by: Vdub-Dj on 19 April 2011, 16:43

Been looking for a while for a tutorial on fitting a mk3.5 steering wheel in my 8v but cant seem to find one. has anyone come across one? i know its a straight swap but im thick and have no idea how its removed and the new one re-installed.  :grin:
Cheers guys

Title: Re: mk3.5 steering wheel in mk3
Post by: Wayne on 19 April 2011, 16:54

Straighten steering wheel up.

Disconnect the battery and leave for 20mins.

Behind the steering wheel you will see 2 bolts, undo and left the airbag off.

Disconnect and place face up out side the car.

Undo 24mm nut and remove old steering wheel.

Reverse the above as required.

Title: Re: mk3.5 steering wheel in mk3
Post by: Vdub-Dj on 19 April 2011, 18:48

Nice one wayne your a legend! :wink: one question though is there any chance of the airbag going off in my face whilst trying to remove it? dont really fancy 2 black eyes if you catch my drift!

Title: Re: mk3.5 steering wheel in mk3
Post by: Seanl on 19 April 2011, 18:53

Not if you do what wayne said and leave it for a good 20 minutes with the battery disconnected, it will give any capacitors chance to discharge. I would still be pretty careful with it though, and again as wayne said, place it face side up out of the way.  :smiley:

Title: Re: mk3.5 steering wheel in mk3
Post by: Vdub-Dj on 19 April 2011, 19:02

Boys your both diamonds nice one! shall be a bit of a sweat on that part! cheers guys!  :wink:

Title: Re: mk3.5 steering wheel in mk3
Post by: Vdub-Dj on 28 April 2011, 23:01

Oh just one other thing does anyone know what type of bolts hold the airbag in on the mk3 steering wheel. cant seem to get my big head round the back to have a look  :embarassed:

Title: Re: mk3.5 steering wheel in mk3
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 28 April 2011, 23:04

I think they're 5 or 6mm hex iirc?