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Mar 19, 2010 | 01:40 PM

amcdonal86

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Replace Steering Wheel

1997 LS400

My leather steering wheel is starting to bubble up and peel, and it's getting to the point where it's beyond repair.

Does anyone have a SAFE procedure for removing the steering wheel, transplanting the airbag to another steering wheel, and then reinstalling it?

There is a steering wheel (no airbag) in fantastic shape on eBay that I want to buy.

Some shops I've called say they won't touch the airbag and that I'd have to take it to the dealer.

Mar 19, 2010 | 01:46 PM

LiCelsior

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man we have a continuing thread that was made for the 1gen LS, which also applies to the 2gen also.

Mar 19, 2010 | 01:59 PM

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I see. So it should be very straightforward then?

I'm just a little bit afraid of the airbag.

I'll just have my friend do the work while I watch.

Mar 19, 2010 | 02:00 PM

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Thanks for your help, BTW!

And don't bid on the steering wheel! I'm trying to get it for $50!

Mar 19, 2010 | 02:04 PM

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yea just refer to the other thread and you should be fine...

LOL, i wont bid even though i dont know what the item is haha.

Mar 19, 2010 | 10:09 PM

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yeah, the airbag system won't just blow up in your face when being removal, technically. But just to be safe, when removing those, disconnect your battery's ground. That will ensure no problem whatsoever. Do the same when you put the airbag back in.