how do i remove steering wheel? - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

TLyttle · 03-14-2012, 11:47 PM

Here's a wet blanket for ya: I checked with the Insurance guys on this, and they told me that replacing the wheel with an aftermarket unit WILL affect any personal coverage. In other words, if youi rearrange your face on a non-stock wheel, you get to pay for face repairs: not covered! Your company may (or may not) have the same reg in place. If I were you, I would check...

TickleTimeTim · 03-15-2012, 12:50 AM

I never checked my insurance cause I figured it was a give away that they wouldnt be cool with it. But I've got my stock wheel back on now so in good. Only thing I miss is how small my aftermarket wheel was.

TOLMACH · 03-15-2012, 01:51 PM

I am just curious.. once I remove the airbag, disconnect the electrical cables, and unscrew the 19 (or 17 mm not sure) nut.. would I be able to remove the wheel from the splines without the special removing tool? (just with my arms)

CTScott · 03-15-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TOLMACH

I am just curious.. once I remove the airbag, disconnect the electrical cables, and unscrew the 19 (or 17 mm not sure) nut.. would I be able to remove the wheel from the splines without the special removing tool? (just with my arms)

Yes. If you watch my video in the link on the first page, you'll see how easily it pulls off without a puller. You just grab the wheel, wiggle it a little and pull straight back, and it pops right off.

TOLMACH · 03-15-2012, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

Yes. If you watch my video in the link on the first page, you'll see how easily it pulls off without a puller. You just grab the wheel, wiggle it a little and pull straight back, and it pops right off.

Thank you

I have a leather steering wheel project coming.. will keep you guys updated ))

TickleTimeTim · 03-15-2012, 10:28 PM

Yeah, easy to wiggle it free. Post pics when you do.

TickleTimeTim · 03-15-2012, 10:30 PM

I got the air bag lighr blinking after trying the top like you suggested, however now my timing must be bad. Darn light won't turn off.

TickleTimeTim · 04-17-2012, 04:57 PM

I finally, just now, today, got that stupid light off. Had some free time and made it work. Thanks again scott.

TickleTimeTim · 04-18-2012, 08:57 AM

So, I got the light off. But then after turning my car off then on later, the light came back on?!?! How can this be?

Y u no stay off light??

CTScott · 04-18-2012, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TickleTimeTim

So, I got the light off. But then after turning my car off then on later, the light came back on?!?! How can this be?

Y u no stay off light??

You will have to check the stored code for the SRS to see why it is coming back on.

TickleTimeTim · 04-26-2012, 01:52 PM

hmm, stored code? *derp*

CTScott · 04-26-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TickleTimeTim

hmm, stored code? *derp*

Step #2 - Watch the flashes and let us know what numbers they equate to:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...d=1#post557473

03-15-2012, 12:50 AM	#20
TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	I never checked my insurance cause I figured it was a give away that they wouldnt be cool with it. But I've got my stock wheel back on now so in good. Only thing I miss is how small my aftermarket wheel was. __________________ Club SHIFT

03-15-2012, 10:28 PM	#24
TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	Yeah, easy to wiggle it free. Post pics when you do. __________________ Club SHIFT

03-15-2012, 10:30 PM	#25
TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	I got the air bag lighr blinking after trying the top like you suggested, however now my timing must be bad. Darn light won't turn off. __________________ Club SHIFT

04-17-2012, 04:57 PM	#26
TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	I finally, just now, today, got that stupid light off. Had some free time and made it work. Thanks again scott. __________________ Club SHIFT

04-18-2012, 08:57 AM	#27
TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	So, I got the light off. But then after turning my car off then on later, the light came back on?!?! How can this be? Y u no stay off light?? __________________ Club SHIFT

03-14-2012, 11:47 PM	#19
TLyttle Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keremeos BC Posts: 986	Here's a wet blanket for ya: I checked with the Insurance guys on this, and they told me that replacing the wheel with an aftermarket unit WILL affect any personal coverage. In other words, if youi rearrange your face on a non-stock wheel, you get to pay for face repairs: not covered! Your company may (or may not) have the same reg in place. If I were you, I would check...

03-15-2012, 01:51 PM	#21
TOLMACH Drives: soarer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 954	I am just curious.. once I remove the airbag, disconnect the electrical cables, and unscrew the 19 (or 17 mm not sure) nut.. would I be able to remove the wheel from the splines without the special removing tool? (just with my arms)

04-26-2012, 01:52 PM	#29
TickleTimeTim Free Mustache Rides View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris HB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,247	hmm, stored code? derp __________________ Club SHIFT

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