2012 steering wheel trim removal
09-24-2011, 09:24 AM
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2012 steering wheel trim removal
Search but did not get any results. I am just wondering if anyone has tried to remove the trim pieces (spoke caps) as well as the back cover.
Any helps would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Any helps would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
09-24-2011, 03:51 PM
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I was wondering the same thing....I would like to cover the metal on the sides of the wheel with carbon fiber tape. I did the door button trim and the top of the auto shifter with the tape and it looks really good. It matches the rest of the carbon fiber on the bezel really well.
09-24-2011, 06:07 PM
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You have to remove the airbag, then the spokes are held on with a single screw on each. I did this on Thursday, to put my new steering wheel and gauge covers on:
1) Disconnect the positive battery clamp.
2) Take a thin but long screw driver and insert into each of the lower holes on the back side of the wheel, feel around in there for a springy steel bar, press it and pull up on that side of the airbag, it will come out a bit on that one side so stick something soft and firm in the space, then when you do the other side the airbag will pop out. Be gentle with it and no need to disconnect.
3) Unscrew the one screw, pull out the spoke and if it has controls undo the plug. Viola ...
1) Disconnect the positive battery clamp.
2) Take a thin but long screw driver and insert into each of the lower holes on the back side of the wheel, feel around in there for a springy steel bar, press it and pull up on that side of the airbag, it will come out a bit on that one side so stick something soft and firm in the space, then when you do the other side the airbag will pop out. Be gentle with it and no need to disconnect.
3) Unscrew the one screw, pull out the spoke and if it has controls undo the plug. Viola ...
09-25-2011, 12:46 AM
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Thrash,
You probably talked about the 2011 and older wheel. That's easy to remove those spoke caps as well as the back cover. I have a new style 2012 wheel and has not installed to the car yet. I've removed 2 screws on the back to try to remove the plastic back cover, but looks like it stucked. I also don't see any screws for the spoke caps, I am afraid to break something so I just wanted to know if anyone has done removing them and show me.
Thanks.
You probably talked about the 2011 and older wheel. That's easy to remove those spoke caps as well as the back cover. I have a new style 2012 wheel and has not installed to the car yet. I've removed 2 screws on the back to try to remove the plastic back cover, but looks like it stucked. I also don't see any screws for the spoke caps, I am afraid to break something so I just wanted to know if anyone has done removing them and show me.
Thanks.
09-26-2011, 08:09 PM
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You have to remove the airbag, then the spokes are held on with a single screw on each. I did this on Thursday, to put my new steering wheel and gauge covers on:
1) Disconnect the positive battery clamp.
2) Take a thin but long screw driver and insert into each of the lower holes on the back side of the wheel, feel around in there for a springy steel bar, press it and pull up on that side of the airbag, it will come out a bit on that one side so stick something soft and firm in the space, then when you do the other side the airbag will pop out. Be gentle with it and no need to disconnect.
3) Unscrew the one screw, pull out the spoke and if it has controls undo the plug. Viola ...
1) Disconnect the positive battery clamp.
2) Take a thin but long screw driver and insert into each of the lower holes on the back side of the wheel, feel around in there for a springy steel bar, press it and pull up on that side of the airbag, it will come out a bit on that one side so stick something soft and firm in the space, then when you do the other side the airbag will pop out. Be gentle with it and no need to disconnect.
3) Unscrew the one screw, pull out the spoke and if it has controls undo the plug. Viola ...
1) You should always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery first and connect it last if taking both off such as replacing the battery. If you are just disablling power to the vehicle, negative is what you want to remove.
2) You should never do any work around the Corvette supplemental restraint system (airbags) without taking out the SIR fuse in the passenger footwell fuse panel. The SDM contains a capacitve discharge system designed to power the airbag deployment in the event of a catastrophic power loss during an accident. This system will be able to deploy the airbag without the battery attached. Also, by removing the fuse you will greatly reduce the opportunity for static electricity to act upon the airbag circuit during the act of disconnecting the terminals.
09-26-2011, 08:39 PM
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Just a couple of points.
1) You should always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery first and connect it last if taking both off such as replacing the battery. If you are just disablling power to the vehicle, negative is what you want to remove.
2) You should never do any work around the Corvette supplemental restraint system (airbags) without taking out the SIR fuse in the passenger footwell fuse panel. The SDM contains a capacitve discharge system designed to power the airbag deployment in the event of a catastrophic power loss during an accident. This system will be able to deploy the airbag without the battery attached. Also, by removing the fuse you will greatly reduce the opportunity for static electricity to act upon the airbag circuit during the act of disconnecting the terminals.
1) You should always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery first and connect it last if taking both off such as replacing the battery. If you are just disablling power to the vehicle, negative is what you want to remove.
2) You should never do any work around the Corvette supplemental restraint system (airbags) without taking out the SIR fuse in the passenger footwell fuse panel. The SDM contains a capacitve discharge system designed to power the airbag deployment in the event of a catastrophic power loss during an accident. This system will be able to deploy the airbag without the battery attached. Also, by removing the fuse you will greatly reduce the opportunity for static electricity to act upon the airbag circuit during the act of disconnecting the terminals.
Hey Paul:
WHen are you going to replace your steering Wheel?
Frank
09-26-2011, 08:44 PM
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Hey Frank,
Well, I all ready have an aftermarket sport wheel from DSV. I have a bigger problem, I have a 2005. This wheel is not a diret drop in for me. I will have to replace the steering wheel, airbag and clockspring assembly so it is not likely to happen for me. I'll be replacing the steering wheel when I finally decide that I can have a new Corvette.
Well, I all ready have an aftermarket sport wheel from DSV. I have a bigger problem, I have a 2005. This wheel is not a diret drop in for me. I will have to replace the steering wheel, airbag and clockspring assembly so it is not likely to happen for me. I'll be replacing the steering wheel when I finally decide that I can have a new Corvette.
09-26-2011, 08:49 PM
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St. Jude Donor '10-'11, '14
Just a couple of points.
1) You should always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery first and connect it last if taking both off such as replacing the battery. If you are just disablling power to the vehicle, negative is what you want to remove.
2) You should never do any work around the Corvette supplemental restraint system (airbags) without taking out the SIR fuse in the passenger footwell fuse panel. The SDM contains a capacitve discharge system designed to power the airbag deployment in the event of a catastrophic power loss during an accident. This system will be able to deploy the airbag without the battery attached. Also, by removing the fuse you will greatly reduce the opportunity for static electricity to act upon the airbag circuit during the act of disconnecting the terminals.
1) You should always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery first and connect it last if taking both off such as replacing the battery. If you are just disablling power to the vehicle, negative is what you want to remove.
2) You should never do any work around the Corvette supplemental restraint system (airbags) without taking out the SIR fuse in the passenger footwell fuse panel. The SDM contains a capacitve discharge system designed to power the airbag deployment in the event of a catastrophic power loss during an accident. This system will be able to deploy the airbag without the battery attached. Also, by removing the fuse you will greatly reduce the opportunity for static electricity to act upon the airbag circuit during the act of disconnecting the terminals.
Hey Frank,
Well, I all ready have an aftermarket sport wheel from DSV. I have a bigger problem, I have a 2005. This wheel is not a diret drop in for me. I will have to replace the steering wheel, airbag and clockspring assembly so it is not likely to happen for me. I'll be replacing the steering wheel when I finally decide that I can have a new Corvette.
Well, I all ready have an aftermarket sport wheel from DSV. I have a bigger problem, I have a 2005. This wheel is not a diret drop in for me. I will have to replace the steering wheel, airbag and clockspring assembly so it is not likely to happen for me. I'll be replacing the steering wheel when I finally decide that I can have a new Corvette.
Paul:
Just a list of minor problems for you...By the way did you get the picture or did I forget to send it?
Frank
09-26-2011, 08:49 PM
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Just a couple of points.
1) You should always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery first and connect it last if taking both off such as replacing the battery. If you are just disablling power to the vehicle, negative is what you want to remove.
2) You should never do any work around the Corvette supplemental restraint system (airbags) without taking out the SIR fuse in the passenger footwell fuse panel. The SDM contains a capacitve discharge system designed to power the airbag deployment in the event of a catastrophic power loss during an accident. This system will be able to deploy the airbag without the battery attached. Also, by removing the fuse you will greatly reduce the opportunity for static electricity to act upon the airbag circuit during the act of disconnecting the terminals.
1) You should always disconnect the negative terminal of the battery first and connect it last if taking both off such as replacing the battery. If you are just disablling power to the vehicle, negative is what you want to remove.
2) You should never do any work around the Corvette supplemental restraint system (airbags) without taking out the SIR fuse in the passenger footwell fuse panel. The SDM contains a capacitve discharge system designed to power the airbag deployment in the event of a catastrophic power loss during an accident. This system will be able to deploy the airbag without the battery attached. Also, by removing the fuse you will greatly reduce the opportunity for static electricity to act upon the airbag circuit during the act of disconnecting the terminals.
09-26-2011, 09:01 PM
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In my past life I worked on airbag systems. 15 to 20 minutes is very conservative. The system on the Corvette shouldn't hold a charge for more than 3 minutes but better safe than sorry.
09-26-2011, 09:03 PM
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09-26-2011, 09:06 PM
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09-26-2011, 09:09 PM
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I agree, that is conservative, but you would have to know this engineer to understand. I've seen him take 3 days straight to do a 2 hour repair LOL
09-26-2011, 09:13 PM
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That's funny Kevin.
