Batmobile

iTrader: (2)

Does anyone know how to remove the steering wheel from our cars or how to disassemble the steering wheel column?

any help would be appreciated... i unfortunately don't even know where to start

Brian231

Always disconnect the battery and wait 15-20 minutes as the airbag control module stores a battery back-up charge. Chances are, it would not ignite the squib, but safety is always key. Once you remove the plastic housing, the steering wheel shaft is exposed. then the rest is easy. I am not sure why you want to remove it though. Make sure your wheels are straight before removal so when you re-instal, you maintain a straight wheel with the column threads.

hapaboy

pop off the side panels.
you'll need a torx bit with a ratchet extension and arm. the torx screws do not come out. they just loosen.
unscrew and get to the inside. put a towel on the bottom of the wheel so it doesn't get scratched by the back of the airbag.

iSuxeL

iTrader: (21)

There's usually 2 bolts holding the airbag in on the sides and one huge nut in the center, its really easy.

hapaboy

er, did you ask pocky about what he did with my wheel? heh.

MoLexus

Strange. I was thinking the same thing today because I want to replace mine.

wolverine

iTrader: (9)

but you might need a puller to pull it out

Girmont0

I have a Lexus 2002 ES300 and I like to know how to remove LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER TRIM. I already took out 3 screws and the upper was easy, but the lower has a one problem, because it has the black plastic latch level and I can't remove the lower cover with that. So, how to takeout that?