Adding radio buttons on steering wheel
07-26-2008, 12:12 AM
#512
Join Date: 09-25-2007
Location: oregon
Posts: 7
in process of replacing my ls steering wheel with a leather wheel. how do i detach airbag electrical connectors so i can pass though old wheel and feed though to new leather wheel? those who have done this mod said it took only ten minutes. must be trick to releasing wiring from airbag unit.
07-26-2008, 12:30 AM
#513
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Join Date: 10-19-2005
Location: Miami
Posts: 20,687
in process of replacing my ls steering wheel with a leather wheel. how do i detach airbag electrical connectors so i can pass though old wheel and feed though to new leather wheel? those who have done this mod said it took only ten minutes. must be trick to releasing wiring from airbag unit.
07-26-2008, 05:47 PM
#514
Join Date: 09-25-2007
Location: oregon
Posts: 7
there are a few members that have upgraded from the plastic steering wheel to the leather wheel. all switches and connectors come shipped with new leather wheel. all thats required is removal of wheel control switch connector, airbag connectors and steering wheel attachment nut. i'm just stuck on how to correctly remove the airbag connectors. once i get the answer to that, the rest of the project with go very smoothly.
Last edited by madbaddad; 07-26-2008 at 05:49 PM. Reason: typo
07-26-2008, 06:39 PM
#516
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Join Date: 07-13-2006
Location: Geneva, FL.
Posts: 1,567
Yes it will as far as I know, I have done 5 so far, All have worked. Note on some you have to move wires. I don't know if you have too if you change the steering wheel. Maybe some one that has done that can jump in and say !!!
08-02-2008, 10:33 AM
#517
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Join Date: 07-20-2008
Location: San Gabriel Valley, CA
Posts: 115
On each connector there is a light yellow or white keeper at the top of the connector that must be pulled completely out. Set them aside so you don't loose them. Each connector must be squeezed in the middle and they should pull right out.
Hope this sketchy description helps. Had I taken pics when I had mine out, I could be more descriptive.
Mark
Hope this sketchy description helps. Had I taken pics when I had mine out, I could be more descriptive.
Mark
there are a few members that have upgraded from the plastic steering wheel to the leather wheel. all switches and connectors come shipped with new leather wheel. all thats required is removal of wheel control switch connector, airbag connectors and steering wheel attachment nut. i'm just stuck on how to correctly remove the airbag connectors. once i get the answer to that, the rest of the project with go very smoothly.
08-02-2008, 11:24 AM
#518
Join Date: 09-25-2007
Location: oregon
Posts: 7
On each connector there is a light yellow or white keeper at the top of the connector that must be pulled completely out. Set them aside so you don't loose them. Each connector must be squeezed in the middle and they should pull right out.
Hope this sketchy description helps. Had I taken pics when I had mine out, I could be more descriptive.
Mark
Hope this sketchy description helps. Had I taken pics when I had mine out, I could be more descriptive.
Mark
08-29-2008, 07:07 PM
#519
Join Date: 01-26-2008
Location: mass
Posts: 5
Buying and installing complete leather wheel with radio controls is easier than just replacing switches. GMpartsdirect has them as does ebay. Check wheels for Malibu and Cobalts as they are the same. I used a Cobalt wheel on my 08. Got if from Schram auto parts for 75 bucks delivered. Black leather with all controls in perfect shape. 13/16" socket for steering wheel shaft, 5/32 allen for airbag clips, and small screwdriver to help undo electrical connectors. Disconnect fuse 56 and 60 for airbag and horn or undo battery. Should take 15-20 minutes max. Gmpartsdirect had same wheel for about 125.
08-29-2008, 08:21 PM
#520
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Join Date: 07-03-2008
Location: Michigan
Posts: 148
I live about 15 miles from Schram auto. That is were I got my flawless 16" OEM wheels for my HHR (upgraded from the "steel" wheels). I was able to go there and hand pick the wheels that I wanted. I would recommend them for any parts that you might need. No, I do not work for and are not affiliated with them in any way, I just had a really good experience dealing with them.