BATRB-6 BATRB-6 - (Fab) Member 117 Member For: 21y 9m 27d Gender: Male Location: MELBOURNE VIC Posted 20/06/04 02:05 AM Share Posted 20/06/04 02:05 AM Does anyone know how to fit a GT steering wheel? As I have an opportunity to buy one off a friend who recently wrote off his GT.Basically I need to know the exact procedure that is involved when changing over from a standard steering wheel to a GT one - including the steps to take to ensure the airbag remains intact. The only thing I am aware of is that I need to disconnect the battery terminal for half an hour to disable the airbag before I can take the steering wheel off. Is this correct??If anyone can shed some light on this procedure I would greatly apprecate it.Cheers.BATRB-6 (Fab) Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11380-gt-steering-wheel/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
saleen Big Gun Donating Members 4,170 Member For: 22y 8m 5d Gender: Male Location: NSW Posted 20/06/04 02:22 AM Share Posted 20/06/04 02:22 AM Mick put my GT wheel on, here we go.1) Disconnect battery.2) Turn steering wheel 90 degrees to one side.3) Undo torque screw.4) Turn wheel so its positioned 90 degrees in the other direction.5) Undo other torque screw & re-centre the steering wheel.6) Remove wheel centre slightly back to access the 2 airbag connectors.7) Completely remove wheel centre, Undo wheel centre nut.9) Pull wheel off(be patient, and jiggle it pulling it back applying even pressure at both sides.Installing the GT wheel is just a reversal, emphasing the battery is to be reconnected LAST. You dont need to wait 1/2 hr, so long as the battery is disconnected prior to any wires being connected/disconncted. Also, make sure when you are putting the centre piece back in that you don't pinch the airbag wires, there isnt alot of clearance for them.Rob Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11380-gt-steering-wheel/#findComment-134865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATRB-6 BATRB-6 - (Fab) Member 117 Member For: 21y 9m 27d Gender: Male Location: MELBOURNE VIC Posted 20/06/04 02:31 AM Author Share Posted 20/06/04 02:31 AM Thanks for the info Rob Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11380-gt-steering-wheel/#findComment-134870 Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Member 504 Member For: 21y 7m 13d Location: sun, beach and plenty of T T's Posted 20/06/04 02:44 AM Share Posted 20/06/04 02:44 AM Are you absolutely sure??? Most airbag systems remained armed for a period of time after the battery is disconnected. Some sytems are different but giving it an hour puts you in the clear. Most vehicles also have anti-tamper screws that can only be moved with a special tool. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11380-gt-steering-wheel/#findComment-134875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
saleen Big Gun Donating Members 4,170 Member For: 22y 8m 5d Gender: Male Location: NSW Posted 20/06/04 03:01 AM Share Posted 20/06/04 03:01 AM curious said: Are you absolutely sure??? Yep, done it twice. The anti-tamper device is the two torque screws on the back. BTW, this was performed at Ford.BATRB, if youre unsure about doing it yourself, dont do it. But if you can watch the Ford mechanic do it, you'll laugh at how pathetically easy and quick the process is. God knows what they will charge to do it for you.BTW, the GT wheel is awesome. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11380-gt-steering-wheel/#findComment-134881 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennAUII Former XT pilot Lifetime Members 4,791 Member For: 21y 10m 23d Gender: Male Location: The Womb Posted 20/06/04 03:39 AM Share Posted 20/06/04 03:39 AM Ford will fit the steering wheels for abour $35 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11380-gt-steering-wheel/#findComment-134892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BATRB-6 BATRB-6 - (Fab) Member 117 Member For: 21y 9m 27d Gender: Male Location: MELBOURNE VIC Posted 20/06/04 07:43 AM Author Share Posted 20/06/04 07:43 AM :D Once again thanks for the info Rob it worked first time with no problems at all. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11380-gt-steering-wheel/#findComment-134969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 22y 4m 15d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 21/06/04 05:40 AM Share Posted 21/06/04 05:40 AM Good to hear my technique doesnt just work for me!BTW, Rob left out a very important tip;11) Once new GT wheel is fitted, go to nearest fridge and grab a beer, so you can sit back and admire newly fitted GT wheel. And laugh at Ford for charging $35. :lol: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11380-gt-steering-wheel/#findComment-135328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
saleen Big Gun Donating Members 4,170 Member For: 22y 8m 5d Gender: Male Location: NSW Posted 21/06/04 06:10 AM Share Posted 21/06/04 06:10 AM I knew there was something, but I just couldn't pin point it. Cheers Mick! :lol: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11380-gt-steering-wheel/#findComment-135347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
stang Donating Members 1,353 Member For: 21y 4m 26d Location: Melbourne Posted 21/06/04 11:32 AM Share Posted 21/06/04 11:32 AM Great to see the knowledge being spread around makes me proud to be a member, not that I need to do it.stang Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/11380-gt-steering-wheel/#findComment-135536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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