Wheel is badly worn and picked one up today in much better condition. I have a wheel puller and the battery has been disconnected for 1 hour+. What is the best way to tackle the removal of the front cover/airbag so I can get to removing the steering wheel?

 

Scratch that, got it.

 

are you going to reinstall your SRS unit on the new wheel?

 

yeah I reinstalled everything and it only took about 30 min. from start to finish. I didn't even need the wheel puller! Very easy job once I located the screws on the back of the wheel.

 

I was going to say, put the battery back in and then t-bone a pryis doing 80. But your way works too.

 

Ha, yeah. I have actually t-boned a Toyota before although it wasn't a Pryis I think it was a Sienna Mini Van. Just about cut the Sienna in half and my bags STILL DIDN'T DEPLOY!! This guy turned in front of me and I smacked him pretty good, caught him right behind the drivers door. The brand new Sienna (2008) was T-Totaled, sadly my beloved E320 was beyond repair as well. I had owned Jaguars previously and had always wanted to make the leap to Land Rover. So far the Land Rover has not been near as much of a headache as my Jags. But, ha, I am looking for a 1975-77 Jaguar XJC for a new project!! I include a shot of one along with the E320 postmortem.

 

do you know what size torx screw you used on the back of the wheel? i have to remove mine to put new horn button assembly in.

 

I believe it was a T30.

 

Bringing this thread back to life, have the airbag unbolted but can't seem to disconnect the electrical connnector and I am concerned about breaking it - can anyone provide some advice on how it comes off?

Any adviced is appreciated!

Thanks

Tim

 

Found it on youtube: How To Remove Steering Wheel & airbag from Land Rover Discovery 2 - YouTube

Pulls straight out!