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R50/53 R50 Steering wheel removal

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Old Jan 7, 2015 | 09:48 AM
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R50 Steering wheel removal

Besides the airbag issue, is there anything I need to be aware of when removing my R50 2004 multifuntion steering wheel? Do I need a wheel puller or does the center bolt just unscrew and you lift the wheel off and unplug the little connectors.

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Old Jan 7, 2015 | 01:42 PM
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Disconnect batt, pull airbag fuse before going at it. No puller needed.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2015 | 02:04 PM
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That's good news. Thanks

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Old Jan 7, 2015 | 02:46 PM
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Straight forward job, you don't have to disconnect the battery but it is good practice to do so, remove the air bag, remove the bolt, and while pulling the wheel off be careful not to pull the slip ring apart behind the wheel, then make sure to line up the missing teeth with the line (like a key way).
 
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Old Jan 7, 2015 | 06:54 PM
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Thanks for the help.

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