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PJDavis
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New Steering Wheel!!!
« on: Apr 14th, 2011, 11:11am » |
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Many thanks to Tompion. He found me a Wood-Trim Steering-Wheel on a German Ebay. I contacted the seller and he will ship to Scotland so it looks like I've managed to get my final bit of 'Bling' to 'pimp' the car up!!! Total cost, £56. It has the cruise control buttons on it as well!
Now my question is, are they easy to swap over Has anyone experience of a Steering Wheel swap that they would like to impart??
Peter.
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Highlander
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Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
« Reply #1 on: Apr 14th, 2011, 1:21pm » |
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Disconnect the battery and go have a cup of tea to prevent the airbag from exploding when you disconnect it 
The airbag is held on by two torx bits from the rear, one at 3 o'clock, one at 9 o'clock, there are other holes at the rear so ensure you get the right ones
remove the airbag, disconnect its cable, disconnect the horn wiring that runs through the centre of the wheel alongside the airbag wiring.
unscrew the large bolt in the centre of the steering wheel, normally a 22mm but sometimes smaller.
Get someone strong to pull the wheel off for you then refit in the reverse order 
The torx bits can be fiddley getting them back in...
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Tompion
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Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
« Reply #2 on: Apr 14th, 2011, 1:22pm » |
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My ebay search was based on Baz's post, glad you got it – hope it’s as good as the pictures.
The PDF is here:
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/manual/steering/SteeringWHeel.pdf
Disconnect the battery as mentioned but ignore the bit about removing the under tray and disconnecting the flexible coupling.
You may need to remove the steering column shroud (can’t remember).
There are 2 bolts holding the airbag, you’ll see where they are when you get the replacement wheel.
Don’t disturb the clockspring or you’ll have to set it up again:
http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/manual/interior/airbags/abclocksprng.pdf
I usually undo the centre bolt a turn or so & draw the wheel towards me to take up the slack then give the bolt a clout with a mallet to free it.
Make sure the clockspring locates when you put the wheel back.
When you put the airbag back study the wheel and you’ll see that if you plug it in the wrong way the plug can catch a lug on the wheel that may lever the plug off when you press the horn.
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ABS multiplug wheel sensor pins MK IV or MK 20
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Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
« Reply #3 on: Apr 14th, 2011, 1:29pm » |
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Beaten to it
Here's the airbag plug positioned above the lug that can lever it off.
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ABS multiplug wheel sensor pins MK IV or MK 20
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PJDavis
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Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
« Reply #4 on: Apr 14th, 2011, 2:34pm » |
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Thank you both very much. Once I get the Wheel it may be a little time before I fit it, but I'll post up pics once it's in place.
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Scorpio_Mike
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Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
« Reply #5 on: Apr 14th, 2011, 3:40pm » |
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I had a Scorpio wooden steering wheel once - fitted it, but didn't like the way it looked so sold it on.
Maybe a Marmite type thing
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Star sign is Scorpio !
Sierra XR4i's are great...especially when fitted with 4WD
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PJDavis
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Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
« Reply #6 on: Apr 14th, 2011, 4:31pm » |
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Yep, I love Marmite!!
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Baz
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Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
« Reply #7 on: Apr 15th, 2011, 8:29am » |
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I bought one of the many I had off a man in a Burger King car park...... brand new unused and it cost me £25.00!! plus I got a new set of Scorpio mats off him too!
Glad you found one.... resist the temptation to pick at the wood though as the varnish flakes quite easily!
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PJDavis
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Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
« Reply #8 on: Apr 16th, 2011, 8:21pm » |
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I'll pick my nose instead, I'll try not to wipe it on the wheel though.
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PJDavis
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Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
« Reply #9 on: Apr 27th, 2011, 4:33pm » |
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I'm quite excited, I get my wheel the morra!!!!
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Baz
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Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
« Reply #10 on: Apr 27th, 2011, 7:09pm » |
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Thats another job for the weekend then!
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PJDavis
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Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
« Reply #11 on: Apr 28th, 2011, 11:07pm » |
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The Wheel is a bewty! It's nicely worn, and the wood is the right colour. I'm very happy............ Still got to fit it though! Got the new MINTEX front brakes in............"Wo-be-tied" those that said Mintex, 'are fantastic' if they're not! I'll be noting the mile fitted against the miles FAILED!
Peter.
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Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
« Reply #12 on: Apr 28th, 2011, 11:17pm » |
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Peter, Don't forget to put some piccies up of the wheel. Mintex are very good , trust me. You won't be disappointed. Lee
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PJDavis
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Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
« Reply #13 on: Apr 29th, 2011, 9:20am » |
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The 'Bling' is now complete!
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PJDavis
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Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
« Reply #14 on: Apr 29th, 2011, 9:30am » |
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The new Mintex Brakeys!
I'll probably fit them on Monday. Is it worth me doing a little picture story of removal/replacement? I'll post it up if someone says yes?
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1995 Jaguar XJ6 X330 4.0 (Dopey)
1957 Jaguar XK140 USA (converted to RHD, and to have fitted Mk10 420G Engine with BW 65 Auto Trans)
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Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
« Reply #15 on: Apr 29th, 2011, 9:41am » |
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on Apr 29th, 2011, 9:20am, PJDavis wrote:The 'Bling' is now complete!
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Looking good! Although I'm not a fan of the Mondeo knobs
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on Oct 17th, 2011, 12:35pm, Simmo wrote:| I give up ! Too much for an old boy! |
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Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
« Reply #16 on: Apr 29th, 2011, 3:33pm » |
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Peter. by all means do an article. As they say 'a picture saves a thousand words'. It may well help and we have 'How to do things ' for precisely that reason.
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Mike H
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Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
« Reply #17 on: Apr 30th, 2011, 3:39pm » |
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on Apr 16th, 2011, 8:21pm, PJDavis wrote:| I'll pick my nose instead, I'll try not to wipe it on the wheel though. |
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Mike H
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Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
« Reply #18 on: Apr 30th, 2011, 3:43pm » |
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Very nice too.
What are the red buttons bottom left of the dash?
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PJDavis
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Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
« Reply #19 on: Apr 30th, 2011, 6:36pm » |
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Ejector Seat................ 
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1995 Jaguar XJ6 X330 4.0 (Dopey)
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