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DIY: Remove Steering Wheel and Trim to Install a Rewrapped Steering Wheel

Old 09-23-2016, 06:58 PM
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Remove Steering Wheel and Trim to Install a Rewrapped Steering Wheel

This is a compilation of information to make it quick and easy for someone to have the necessary tools to install a rewrapped or replacement steering wheel.

Since I make rewrapped steering wheels, I am typically asked for this information, and decided to make it available for all in one convenient place.


Feel free to also make this a show off of your new steering wheels!!!
(regardless of if they were made by me or not!)



1. Buy a rewrapped steering wheel from me , or tediously rewrap one yourself .

2. Follow this great DIY for removing the steering wheel:
DIY: Installing Sport paddles - G35Driver

3. Once you have the steering wheel off, you want to transfer your trim to the rewrapped steering wheel. This DIY provides excellent information how to accomplish this task:
https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...ement-diy.html

4. Reverse the steps in the first DIY to reinstall your rewrapped steering wheel.




If you are interested in purchasing a rewrapped steering wheel, feel free to contact me through a PM. I provide a rewrapped steering wheel for you to install and send back your OEM wheel after so you do not have any downtime with your vehicle.


An example of a rewrapped wheel I made with White Stitching:










An example of a rewrapped wheel I made with Red Stitching:









An example of a rewrapped wheel I made with Grey/Tan Stitching:








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Old 09-29-2016, 11:51 AM
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Thumbs up for awesome steering wheels
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Thanks for the info!!
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Hey I'm going to try installing paddles soon and wrap my steering wheel but I saw this part.
"Align the marks on the steering wheel and bolt and retorque the center nut to 25 lbs/ft."

How do i do that if I don't have any special tools lol
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Originally Posted by jcm707
Hey I'm going to try installing paddles soon and wrap my steering wheel but I saw this part.
"Align the marks on the steering wheel and bolt and retorque the center nut to 25 lbs/ft."

How do i do that if I don't have any special tools lol
You just align the dash on the wheel with the dash on the bolt. It's really easy to see that they are aligned. I did not ever use a torque wrench when I installed my wheel and never had any issues - I just made sure it was tight.
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Originally Posted by Ryne
You just align the dash on the wheel with the dash on the bolt. It's really easy to see that they are aligned. I did not ever use a torque wrench when I installed my wheel and never had any issues - I just made sure it was tight.
Sweet thanks ryne will probably give it a shot today. When you disconnect battery do you disconnect both red and black or just one haha I'm terrible at this stuff
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Originally Posted by jcm707
Sweet thanks ryne will probably give it a shot today. When you disconnect battery do you disconnect both red and black or just one haha I'm terrible at this stuff
I only disconnect the negative terminal (black). I wish you luck in your rewrap, but worst case I leave the offer open to help you out with a rewrap if it doesn't turn out how you hope.
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Originally Posted by Ryne
I only disconnect the negative terminal (black). I wish you luck in your rewrap, but worst case I leave the offer open to help you out with a rewrap if it doesn't turn out how you hope.
Sounds good haha. Was gunna try last night but didn't have a wrench to disconnect the battery haha. Went and got one today so I'm gunna try it this weekend. What do you use when you add padding to the thumb part. And and any recommendations for the stitching method?
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Bump so I got the airbag out and I don't have an extender to remove the steering wheel!! Can I plug the battery back in and drive to the store without the airbag?
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Originally Posted by jcm707
Bump so I got the airbag out and I don't have an extender to remove the steering wheel!! Can I plug the battery back in and drive to the store without the airbag?
I have not tried it so I can't comment.

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Originally Posted by jcm707
Bump so I got the airbag out and I don't have an extender to remove the steering wheel!! Can I plug the battery back in and drive to the store without the airbag?
The airbag light will come on, but you CAN still drive it. Once you plug the airbag back in, you will probably have to reset it so the light stays off.
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Originally Posted by j50ny
The airbag light will come on, but you CAN still drive it. Once you plug the airbag back in, you will probably have to reset it so the light stays off.
Thanks man. I ended up finding an extender and got it all done. Gotta give it to ryne though it takes forever to wrap the steering wheel. Mine is alright looking but the stitching is a little different everywhere haha
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Found this great video tutorial on YouTube for removing steering wheel and trim.
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