How to remove the "Pontiac" Airbag steering wheel

[JeanEd]

Hi there,

I've bought a brand new Momo steering whell from Lotus as I planed to change my awfull Pontiac steering wheel with the airbag.

Actually, I've disconnect and remove the center of the steering wheel, I've unscreew the central bolt, but the steering wheel don't want to came out ! Does anyone have a tip to pull the steering wheel without damage the steering column ?

Arghhhhh, its ok, it's now remove, sorry for this question.

;-)

[talon]

Did you end up getting a wheel pulling tool?

[JeanEd]

No non, with my hands, like this :

With your hands gripping the wheel at the 3 o

[Günter]

use your knees to pressure up from backside. Than use a soft metal (aluminium, or equal) and a hammer. Hit the steering column spline from front while you pressure the steering wheel from the back.

[97-Esprit V8]

Pictures of your new steering wheel would be great, which one did you go with? what adaptor is required?

[JeanEd]

It's the Momo one, without airbag. No adaptor is necessary. I've bought it to Lotus Carts direct (it's only available from Lotus), in their "promotional" list, for 120 GBP. For that price, it is the complete kit, steering whell + boss.

I'll put a picture this evening, I'm at office actually.

Edited February 11, 2008 by JeanEd

[JeanEd]

Here is the pict.

[Paul93Lotus]

Now you need to use a dye on that dome light to change it black...that off white color sure sticks out in that black interior.

[libby]

Looks great Jean . Is there a link to the parts list where I can purchase this ?

Thanks.

[kyliesmith.com]

Looks good Jean, the momo wheel is heaps nicer!

[JeanEd]

Looks great Jean . Is there a link to the parts list where I can purchase this ?

Thanks.

I don't understand, I've order using the 12 pages list available at this link : http://www.lotussurplusstocksale.co.uk/

But it's impossible to access actually...

[lotustt]

Anyone in the states know if its legal to take out the airbag wheel and replace it with a steering wheel like this one without a bag in it?