I'm considering buying an F-Sport steering wheel or something along those lines. For those of you out there that have done the replacement-is it possible to do yourself? How much does it typically cost if you take it to a shop? Thanks for your input.

 

There's a youtube video that shows you how to do it. It looks pretty simple really, if you know how to use a screw driver.. you're pretty much set. =P

Just go to youtube and search "Sewell, Steering Wheel" and it'll be the first link that pops up.

 

here you go http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XYuVgLUbDE

 

Is there any huge risk of the airbag going off in your face? Kinda scares me :P

 

Unlike that guy in that video,disconnect the battery.

 

I did this myself following the video above. Never did this before and it took me a half hour total. DO disconnect the battery and take a few photos of the wiring to see how it is routed so you know how to put it back together properly.

Good Luck

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I'd rate it a 3/10 on the brociouz DIY difficulty scale. Just follow the video and be sure to take note of the wiring and original position of your steering wheel wire spindle.