Steering Wheel Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
 Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
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Preliminary Procedure
Steering Wheel Airbag Replacement |
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Steering Wheel Bolt
Procedure
- Remove all traces of the adhesive patch from the steering wheel bolt.
- Clean the threads of the bolt and mating threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the steering wheel bolt. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive along the length of the filled area of the threads on the bolt shaft.
NOTE:
- Steering wheel bolts installed during manufacturing require higher torque efforts to remove than bolts installed after manufacturing.
- The ONLY acceptable bit for removing and installing the steering wheel bolt is a T50 bit. Do NOT use any other size bit or a worn T50 bit or the bolt recess MAY strip and the bolt may NOT be removable.
- If a power tool is used to remove the steering wheel bolt, the tool must have a torque rating greater than 75 N.m (55 lb ft) and both the power tool and the T50 bit MUST be positioned perpendicular to the bolt recess.
Tighten
45 N.m (33 lb ft) |
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Steering Wheel Procedure
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Install the steering wheel bolt until 2 to 3 threads are engaged.
- Wiggle the steering wheel until the wheel disengages completely.
- Remove the steering wheel bolt.
- Remove the steering wheel.
- Transfer components as necessary.
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