Remove and Replace and steering wheel!! - R32OC

cottas1988 · 1st August 2008, 10:09 PM

Hi guys, i am thinking of replacing my standard R steering wheel with........another new R steering wheel! i know it sounds silly but i have had the car for a couple of months and the steering wheel is all scuffed and shiny from the previous owner and i want the matt looking finish of the new steering wheel!! sooooo, was wondering if anyone has a guide of how to remove and replace the steering wheel on a MKIV?!?!
thanks alot tom

Enigma1992 · 3rd August 2008, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Mak

Just be careful with the airbag mate, you wouldn't want that to activate... expensive!

& painful if you are leaning forwards holding the screwdriver!

dele · 18th July 2009, 06:43 PM

scaniadub · 18th July 2009, 09:41 PM

Hi mate,

Never taken one off the golf, but done other airbagged cars. You have to disconnect the battery and wait at least 30mins for any current to dissipate from the airbag charges. It should be safe to take off then providing your careful with the centre section. The centre is usually held on by clips or screws on the back of the wheel. Give Rich R32 a shout as i think he changed his not that long ago.

Hope thats helped a bit!

Tom

Dazm · 22nd July 2009, 08:47 PM

PM Jonny @ Pure Detail, hes changed 2 recently-literally a 10min job in a MK5

DWolfUK · 22nd July 2009, 08:54 PM

theres normally a couple of screws on the back of the wheel for the airbag (youll need to turn the wheel to different positions to get access)

once off simply unplug the bag and set it aside (make sure the battery has been disconnected for 30mins at least - ive seen ppl do it without but i wouldnt fancy it)

then you need a triple square (or spline) driver to remove the nut (not sure on size). be sure to mark this when you refit as they can only be cycled a certain number of times.

then should come straight off without issues.