Steering Wheel Swap????

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mondonalds

Discussion Starter · Dec 29, 2005

Has anyone ever changed their steering wheel out? I found a steering wheel with better leather and am thinking about swapping it out, but am worried about getting around the air bag. How likely will it blow up in my face?

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91TYPII

· #2 · Dec 29, 2005

It wont just disconnect your battery and you should be good

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pjslegend

· #3 · Dec 29, 2005

there is a jumper under the steering wheel, unplug the harness and use the jumper that is with it.

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Kenso

· #4 · Dec 29, 2005

mondonalds said:
Has anyone ever changed their steering wheel out? I found a steering wheel with better leather and am thinking about swapping it out, but am worried about getting around the air bag. How likely will it blow up in my face?

Here's a link to a post MikeD made about removing the driver's airbag. I wouldn't consider it too difficult. As long as you follow the precautions, the risk involved is very minimal.

http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=680750#post680750

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mondonalds

Discussion Starter · #5 · Dec 29, 2005

Wow, thanks for all the quick responses. It looks like I may try and do this, the new steering wheel doesnt have an airbag, so I will be using the old one.

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91TYPII

· #6 · Dec 29, 2005

ya you should use your old one you never know if the one you get with the steering wheel would be good some people. To rip people off will have ones that have already been opened or activated with an accident. And just cut the bag out and stuff it with newspaper shreds or paper and seal them up. belive me i work at a body shop and seen that a couple times. so if you ever get a new steering wheel with Air bag you should get it checked by pro or use your old one. unless you buy from a company. than if they do do that you can just sue

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mondonalds

Discussion Starter · #7 · Dec 29, 2005

nismo_240 said:
ya you should use your old one you never know if the one you get with the steering wheel would be good some people. To rip people off will have ones that have already been opened or activated with an accident. And just cut the bag out and stuff it with newspaper shreds or paper and seal them up. belive me i work at a body shop and seen that a couple times. so if you ever get a new steering wheel with Air bag you should get it checked by pro or use your old one. unless you buy from a company. than if they do do that you can just sue

I found a steering wheel today, its in pretty good shape, off a 93 sedan, just like mine. It has no airbag, so I will have to remove the airbag from my steering wheel and put it on the replacement.

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MikeD

· #8 · Dec 29, 2005

mondonalds said:
Wow, thanks for all the quick responses. It looks like I may try and do this, the new steering wheel doesnt have an airbag, so I will be using the old one.

Trust me, it's very very easy, Jason

-Mike

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Banana!

· #9 · Dec 29, 2005

MikeD said:
Trust me, it's very very easy, Jason -Mike

whoa...welcome back Mike

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hotlavaflow

· #10 · Dec 29, 2005

Daddymac117 said:
whoa...welcome back Mike

:werd: Good to see you...

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Hotstartup

· #11 · Dec 29, 2005

back eh miked........

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FlipLegend

· #12 · Dec 29, 2005

MikeD said:
Trust me, it's very very easy, Jason -Mike

Amen. Probably easier than changing the oil IMO. Just be careful with the clock spring, that's a fragile and expensive part.

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mondonalds

Discussion Starter · #13 · Dec 29, 2005

In the service manual, it says to use new torx bolts. Do I need to use new ones and I assume I can get them from the dealer?

Also, where is the short connector located?

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MikeD

· #14 · Dec 30, 2005

mondonalds said:
In the service manual, it says to use new torx bolts. Do I need to use new ones and I assume I can get them from the dealer??

Yes. It's 2x T30. Usually you need new ones. Presupposed they are kinda worn out. If it's your first swap ever, you really don't need new ones. -Mike

mondonalds said:
Also, where is the short connector located?

This one is under the steering wheel behind the lid, what is held with 2 small screws. After removing you can see the red short connector. Pics

? -Mike

Please don't forget: MAKE SURE TO DISCONNECT YOUR BATTERIE !!!

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MikeD

· #15 · Dec 30, 2005

Daddymac117 said:
whoa...welcome back Mike

Hi Nick

sorry of the long absence. Will come back next year as usual, but probably with half power. Because it's not easy for me to be on our Honda forum and parallel to be here aboard. The language barrier is sometimes too hard for me, you know

Let's see, my friend

-Mike

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dHYUN

· #16 · Dec 30, 2005

anyone know if a newer acura steering wheel is compatibale with the legends? maybe off a tl or tsx??

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blah

· #17 · Dec 30, 2005

i did a swap on mine, its super easy, i had really no idea what i was doing and i did it in 30 mins

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type26spd

· #18 · Jan 31, 2006

Which steering wheel did you swap into you car???

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hotlavaflow

· #19 · Jan 31, 2006

^^^4real, how you only gonna give half the info?

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mondonalds

Discussion Starter · #20 · Jan 31, 2006

type26spd said:
Which steering wheel did you swap into you car???

I found an OEM one that was in better shape.

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