General Removal of steering wheel

[Charlotte]

Thinking of replacing my steering wheel with a Fiat black one today.....

How hard is this going to be, any prompts or anything I should look out for?



Thanks

 

[Nuova500]

its really easy Charlotte, depends what style of wheel you have. Basically, remove the horn cover first. On the four spoke ones there a couple of screews at the back. Once cover is off undo the large nut holding wheel on and once youve taken the various washers off just bang it hard and it will come off. Remember, when you put the new one on to make sure its straight before you do everything back up tight. Best way is to drive in a straight line for a few yards, youll be surprised how wonky it can go after replacing one.

 

[JimMagill]

Quick question on the same subject. Would a non airbag wheel from a Seicento fit?

Jim

 

[Nuova500]

yes, but horn fittings are different so youll need a bit of ingenuity

 

[pandafan]

A word of caution.
If you are fond of your front teeth: follow all of the instructions posted earlier by my learned friends BUT ... before you give the steering wheel a big 'bang' from behind, put the large column securing nut back on and turn it a couple of times. This will prevent the wheel from leaving the column in a hurry and removing half of your face.

 

[Nuova500]

well put!

 

[Alan.D]

:yeahthat: and learned from experience (Ouch!) or rock from side to side.

 

[posh pandas]

Have you changed it over yet charlotte ?
post a piccy once its done.So pleased youre sorting him out , cant wait to see you with him at some of the shows next year.well done
g X
have you got hold of some steelies yet as my dad thinks i've got some in his shed -will need blasting and tyres .i could bring them over to you but it'll be around xmas /new year as i'm doing loads of o/t at work.let me know if youre interested.