Conlonl Posted September 30, 2016 Posted September 30, 2016 Hi All I want to wrap the silver fascia on my steering wheel, its looking a little tired, how easy is this thing to pry off and any techniques on how to do it? Cheers Luke Quote
evest Posted September 30, 2016 Posted September 30, 2016 I've done this mate. I believe wrapping it can be done with them in place but I don't have the skills or tools for that! I don't think you can pry them off - can't quite remember but I believe they are screwed in from behind. Personally I took the whole steering wheel off and dismantled it - worth it though as it is much easier to then get the wrapping right. Just make sure you put it back on straight! It's pretty straightforward to remove the steering but you will need a security torx bit to remove it - I can check the size later but you can get a little set from screwfix for about £5.00. Quote
coldel Posted September 30, 2016 Posted September 30, 2016 I managed to wrap it without taking them off. I looked into it and I am pretty sure you are looking at removing the steering wheel to get them off. Wrapping in situ is fine, just use a squegee (and I used a trim removal tool as it has an angled end for tucking the wrap) and place the wrap over the top. Quote
Conlonl Posted September 30, 2016 Author Posted September 30, 2016 Cheers guys, good effort doing it whilst on the steering wheel, i dont fancy that myself no where near confident enough an also like to use a hairdryer for heat and cant get one to my car, the taking the steering wheel off also sounds a bit scary, are there any step by step instructions here on how to do that Quote
evest Posted September 30, 2016 Posted September 30, 2016 PM me you're email address mate and I'll send you some info (might be Sunday/Monday before I can sort it). Don't worry about taking the steering wheel off - it's very easy as long as you have the torx security bit and basic sockets/screwdriver. Quote
evest Posted September 30, 2016 Posted September 30, 2016 Ah - here you go mate: http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/32500-how-to-remove-the-steering-wheel/ Best to have the steering wheel dead centre prior to removal! Quote
Conlonl Posted September 30, 2016 Author Posted September 30, 2016 Cheers Evest...How likely is the airbag to go off :-) Quote
evest Posted September 30, 2016 Posted September 30, 2016 Very unlikely mate but you could disconnect the battery as a precaution. I've had my steering wheel on/off a few times with no issues. Quote
Ricey Posted September 30, 2016 Posted September 30, 2016 I've got a pair of hydro dipped ones in Mcarbon back at the unit. You can buy them and save yourself the hassle :-) Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk Quote
jayrishi Posted October 1, 2016 Posted October 1, 2016 I've got a pair of hydro dipped ones in Mcarbon back at the unit. You can buy them and save yourself the hassle :-) Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk How much are those could you pm me a picture? Quote
Sargara Posted October 1, 2016 Posted October 1, 2016 Its so damn annoying that you have to take the whole steering wheel/airbag out to get at these because they are screwed in, and you cant access the screw as its hidden behind all the plastic trim. Quote
Ricey Posted October 2, 2016 Posted October 2, 2016 I've got a pair of hydro dipped ones in Mcarbon back at the unit. You can buy them and save yourself the hassle :-) Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk How much are those could you pm me a picture? Will do when I get back. Just a thought...is yours a GT? These are from a boggo with no cruise control Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk Quote
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