!!Toyota Belta(Yaris Sedan) Steering Wheel Controls!!

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by Murtaza_murti

Okay, but how should it be drilled out?

I personally wouldn't attempt it. Theoretically airbags are designed to withstand heat and vibration, but I think I would try to locate an airbag that fits the steering wheel first.

[Murtaza_murti]

The Steering wheel I am getting already has a airbag, I need to change the cover's, here are a couple of picture's to show you what I am talking about:

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[Murtaza_murti]

Note the difference between the pattern's of the cover's.

[CTScott]

So, are you thinking of trying to use the audio controls with your original cover (by trimming it to fit)?

[Murtaza_murti]

Yes, beacause I can't seem to find the Steering wheel which has the Belta's trim's pattern on it.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by Murtaza_murti

Yes, beacause I can't seem to find the Steering wheel which has the Belta's trim's pattern on it.

That might just work, and you should be able to trim it without having to drill out the rivets, since the radio controls are separate pieces that mount to the steering wheel frame, rather than the airbag. This is what the underside looks like sans airbag.

Airbag Cover.jpg

[Murtaza_murti]

I am confused. What do you suggest?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by Murtaza_murti

I am confused. What do you suggest?

I am saying that you may be able to cut the cover so that it fits with the controls, without taking the cover off of the airbag.

[Murtaza_murti]

Originally Posted by CTScott

I am saying that you may be able to cut the cover so that it fits with the controls, without taking the cover off of the airbag.

I get it now, will update you soon. Thanks alot for the help

[yours_falsely]

It's been a year and a half but i'm assuming that nobody's made any headway here?

[CrankyOldMan]

Maybe the airbag went off mid-cut?

[Murtaza_murti]

Originally Posted by yours_falsely

It's been a year and a half but i'm assuming that nobody's made any headway here?

Originally Posted by CrankyOldMan

Maybe the airbag went off mid-cut?

Stay tuned

[Murtaza_murti]

Edited. Refer to the post below.

[Kar98]

Originally Posted by Murtaza_murti

Okay, but how should it be drilled out?

Very carefully?

[Murtaza_murti]

That's strange, the pictures aren't showing up.

[Kar98]

Originally Posted by Murtaza_murti

That's strange, the pictures aren't showing up.

Needs picture file extension in the address, i.e. it needs to end in .jpeg, not .html.

[Murtaza_murti]

Finally! After waiting forever, I finally got a hold of the required parts and got this done at last.

Required parts:

1. OEM airbag cover (for multi-function controls, also airbag cover for the Yaris hatchback and sedan is different. As both have a different texture on the cover).

2. OEM multi-function button/switch assy (now there are two types, left side controls have track up and down, volume up and down and MODE with the other side empty and the other one has all these features on the left with the Bluetooth/phone connectivity on the right with call end/receive and voice command). I got the one without the Bluetooth functions as my head-unit doesn't have a Bluetooth option.

For pictures of the button/switch assy, refer to post #30 on this page.

3. OEM clockspring which supports multi-function controls connection (I didn't need another clockspring, my audio guy made a harness and installed it with the original clockspring).

Also, there is this neat feature I didn't know existed. If you hold the MODE button for 2-3 seconds the head-unit turns OFF and when you hold it again it turns ON, I found this feature to be highly useful. It keeps you from diverting your attention whilst driving.

Here are some pictures of the parts and finished product, just have these crappy cell phone pictures for now. Will post detailed pictures later.

Required OEM airbag cover

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Original airbag cover and airbag assembly removed

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Old airbag cover (notice the difference between this one and the new one, you cannot fit the switches in the old one as there is no open space to do so)

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The airbag had to be removed from this old airbag cover into the new one. The airbag assembly is bolted on by steel rivets which have to be opened and then closed by a special tool which I didn't have. The guy whom I bought the parts told me he would do it, so I couriered it over to him.

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Final product pictures, will post detailed images and a few video clips over the weekend.

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[Murtaza_murti]

Originally Posted by Kar98

Needs picture file extension in the address, i.e. it needs to end in .jpeg, not .html.

Uploaded them via attachment(s). I didn't see it at first, dumb me