DIY: Steering Wheel Removal

tims370z · 01-21-2019, 12:14 AM

Is there a need for a steering wheel puller? It's being called for in the OEM repair manual.

StormWhite · 01-21-2019, 04:19 AM

No puller was required when I changed my steering wheel. I just unscrewed the retaining nut a fair way then pulled on the steering wheel which released very easily.

My biggest problem was unscrewing the two airbag retaining bolts as its easy to round off the Torx heads due to excess Loctite . I obtained replacements in advance from the Nissan Dealership.

God-Speed · 01-21-2019, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StormWhite

No puller was required when I changed my steering wheel. I just unscrewed the retaining nut a fair way then pulled on the steering wheel which released very easily.

My biggest problem was unscrewing the two airbag retaining bolts as its easy to round off the Torx heads due to excess Loctite . I obtained replacements in advance from the Nissan Dealership.

This is easy, just take your time with the torx heads and you will be fine. Don't forget to discount your battery first.

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01-21-2019, 12:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
tims370z Base Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 104 Drives: 15 Nissan 370Z Sport Rep Power: 8	Is there a need for a steering wheel puller? It's being called for in the OEM repair manual.

01-21-2019, 04:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
StormWhite Base Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Hampshire UK Posts: 225 Drives: 2017 370Z Coupe Rep Power: 74894	No puller was required when I changed my steering wheel. I just unscrewed the retaining nut a fair way then pulled on the steering wheel which released very easily. My biggest problem was unscrewing the two airbag retaining bolts as its easy to round off the Torx heads due to excess Loctite . I obtained replacements in advance from the Nissan Dealership.