How to Remove a Steering Wheel?

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HaydenDella
07/29/25 12:10pm
The method for removing a steering wheel is as follows: 1. First, disconnect the negative terminal of the battery. The steering wheel airbag is secured to the steering wheel with retaining clips. 2. Remove the combination switch cover. There are two small holes on the back of the steering wheel. Insert a thin screwdriver into each of these holes and push the retaining clips toward the center of the steering wheel to release them. Do not force the removal, as this may cause noise when reinstalling. The steering wheel is a wheel-shaped device used to control the direction of cars, ships, and airplanes. Its function is to convert the force applied by the driver on the edge of the steering wheel into torque, which is then transmitted to the steering shaft. It mainly consists of a skeleton, foam, and the driver's airbag. The working principle of the steering wheel involves transmitting torque to the rack-and-pinion mechanism, thereby pushing the wheels to turn left or right.
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