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(Message started by: PJDavis on Apr 14th, 2011, 11:11am)
Title: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by PJDavis on Apr 14th, 2011, 11:11am
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.  

:D :D
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by Highlander on Apr 14th, 2011, 1:21pm
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 ;D

The torx bits can be fiddley getting them back in...
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by Tompion on Apr 14th, 2011, 1:22pm
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.
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by Tompion on Apr 14th, 2011, 1:29pm
Beaten to it ;D


Here's the airbag plug positioned above the lug that can lever it off.
http://i.imgur.com/VZHa50i.jpg
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by PJDavis on Apr 14th, 2011, 2:34pm
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.
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Apr 14th, 2011, 3:40pm
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 ???
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by PJDavis on Apr 14th, 2011, 4:31pm
Yep, I love Marmite!!    ;D
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by Baz on Apr 15th, 2011, 8:29am
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!
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by PJDavis on Apr 16th, 2011, 8:21pm
I'll pick my nose instead, I'll try not to wipe it on the wheel though.    ;D
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by PJDavis on Apr 27th, 2011, 4:33pm
I'm quite excited, I get my wheel the morra!!!!    :D
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by Baz on Apr 27th, 2011, 7:09pm
Thats another job for the weekend then!
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by PJDavis on Apr 28th, 2011, 11:07pm
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.
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by lleewar on Apr 28th, 2011, 11:17pm
Peter, Don't forget to put some piccies up of the wheel. Mintex are very good , trust me. You won't be disappointed.  Lee
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by PJDavis on Apr 29th, 2011, 9:20am
The 'Bling' is now complete!    :D

http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx357/PJJDavis123/DSCF2370.jpg
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by PJDavis on Apr 29th, 2011, 9:30am
The new Mintex Brakeys!    ;D

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?

http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx357/PJJDavis123/DSCF2371.jpg
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by Highlander on Apr 29th, 2011, 9:41am

on 04/29/11 at 09:20:45, PJDavis wrote:
The 'Bling' is now complete!    :D

http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/xx357/PJJDavis123/DSCF2370.jpg


Looking good! Although I'm not a fan of the Mondeo knobs  ;D
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by Simmo on Apr 29th, 2011, 3:33pm
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.  :)
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by Mike H on Apr 30th, 2011, 3:39pm

on 04/16/11 at 20:21:01, PJDavis wrote:
I'll pick my nose instead, I'll try not to wipe it on the wheel though.    ;D


http://livinginthepast-audioweb.co.uk/images/misc/thlaugh.gif
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by Mike H on Apr 30th, 2011, 3:43pm
Very nice too.


What are the red buttons bottom left of the dash?
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by PJDavis on Apr 30th, 2011, 6:36pm
Ejector Seat................ ;)
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by PJDavis on Apr 30th, 2011, 6:37pm
Nah, thats those blasted stickers about the air-bags.
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by rich1 on Apr 30th, 2011, 8:22pm
like that a lot  :)
i want one now!!!
was it easy to fit?
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by lesterlad aka Rodders on Apr 30th, 2011, 9:39pm

on 04/29/11 at 09:20:45, PJDavis wrote:
The 'Bling' is now complete!    :D


Not quite, there's still the wood effect for the radio to do.   ;D
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by PJDavis on May 1st, 2011, 10:06am
THE WHAT...............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   Show me a pic?  >:(
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by PJDavis on May 1st, 2011, 10:08am
Rich, it was 'fiddly' to fit.   More difficult to find one!
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by lesterlad aka Rodders on May 1st, 2011, 12:11pm

on 05/01/11 at 10:06:57, PJDavis wrote:
THE WHAT...............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   Show me a pic?  >:(


Here ya go Peter

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/5688/radiobling2.jpg (http://img828.imageshack.us/i/radiobling2.jpg/)

Same as the steering wheel.........fiddley to fit.........harder to find.

Note mine is the 6000CD but they do come with the 6000 tape option as well...if you can find one.
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by Mike H on May 1st, 2011, 12:40pm

on 04/30/11 at 18:37:34, PJDavis wrote:
Nah, thats those blasted stickers about the air-bags.

What this bit?

http://livinginthepast-audioweb.co.uk/images/misc/close-up.jpg

How disappointingly mundane http://livinginthepast-audioweb.co.uk/images/misc/huh.gif
Title: Re: New Steering Wheel!!!
Post by PJDavis on May 1st, 2011, 5:08pm
Lol @ Mike.

Hmmmmmm, I'm not so sure I'm that keen on the Radio 'Bling'.   Mines a 7000 Tape player with the CD  in the boot.   It kind of reminds me of my Mums old 'Radiogram'......... :)


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