Spiderman
Feb 09 2003, 10:44pm
OK, here are a few quick pics and tips of how easy it is to install the steering wheel. First you must remove the airbag. Do this by disconnecting the battery and waiting 5 mins. Then unbolt the airbag from the steering wheel by removing 1 small circular piece from each side of the wheel behind the grip. I don't remember the size or type of screw used to hold the airbag in. You will also want to locate the control module and disconnect it or it will beep at you and gets annoying. Mine was under the cup holder.
The steering wheel bolt is a T50 (might be 15mm on some older trucks). I got my T50 bit at AutoZone in a set that included one that fits the bed bolts. Once the big center bolt is removed, you pull the steering wheel by rocking side to side as you pull up. It comes off quickly so be careful not to hit yourself with it.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid46/p34bf1a477c54406aec655192f872a04e/fccd697c.jpg
Now, after removing the white piece (pulls right off), disconnect the ribbon wire and wind it back up. I pulled mine out cause I am planning to rewire the horn and cruise control.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid46/pe9e804a5a3192c09147c040bc6e2e355/fccd697a.jpg
Here is what it looks like with the white piece gone and the ribbon wire.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid46/p7f697a6d05182f4818e40dd32b9058e4/fccd6978.jpg
Once you have gotten to this point, install the hub to the wheel (much easier to do that first). Then bolt the wheel on and your done.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid46/p108f875bc8a5d3ac7d026ed876085c17/fccd6976.jpg
The steering wheel bolt is a T50 (might be 15mm on some older trucks). I got my T50 bit at AutoZone in a set that included one that fits the bed bolts. Once the big center bolt is removed, you pull the steering wheel by rocking side to side as you pull up. It comes off quickly so be careful not to hit yourself with it.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid46/p34bf1a477c54406aec655192f872a04e/fccd697c.jpg
Now, after removing the white piece (pulls right off), disconnect the ribbon wire and wind it back up. I pulled mine out cause I am planning to rewire the horn and cruise control.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid46/pe9e804a5a3192c09147c040bc6e2e355/fccd697a.jpg
Here is what it looks like with the white piece gone and the ribbon wire.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid46/p7f697a6d05182f4818e40dd32b9058e4/fccd6978.jpg
Once you have gotten to this point, install the hub to the wheel (much easier to do that first). Then bolt the wheel on and your done.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid46/p108f875bc8a5d3ac7d026ed876085c17/fccd6976.jpg