I have picked up a nice leather wrapped OEM honda steering wheel off ebay in great condition. I want to replace the crappy spongy steering wheel. I have the shop manual so I'll just follow instructions but just wanted to hear any pointers from those with experience. Is a puller always needed? After unplugging the airbag, will I be OK as long as I leave the key off as far as setting an airbag fault?

 

Nobody?

 

I asked this in your other post, but your car's info should be in your signature.

 

Do you think he got your message yet PA?
Sometimes they expect us to be Mind Readers

 

It's not working. Er wait, yes it is.

 

There is a procedure for properly removing the air bag and installing. Disconnect the battery. Unplug the air bag connector. Put the red connector on the air bag side of the connector.

If you get an SRS code later, we can tell you how to clear it. I had this happen when I was doing work on the passenger side of the glove box.

I don't have any pointers on removing the steering wheel. I have never done that on my car. I would have a puller ready, because you may need it. I think most parts stores will rent them to you. They are free, because they refund your money when you return the part.

 

OK, thanks. Can you clarify what you mean by 'Put the red connector on the air bag side of the connector?"

 

Its in the shop manual that you can download from the common diy thread. It is in the SRS section.

There is a red plastic plug next to the electrical connection for the air bag. That red connector is not connected to anything.

After you unplug the airbag, plug that connector into the airbag side of the connection.

 

Finally changed out steering wheel. SRS models require a steering puller, available for free rent at Autozones. Non-SRS does not according to the manual. I was confused by the jumper plug as I thought it would have been plugged into the ABS harness, not the airbag. Curious why the airbag would need a jumper, maybe as a preventative or safety measure against static or shorts?

The leather steering wheel is MUCH better than the old crappy loose sponge.

 

Yes, I think that jumper is to prevent static from setting off the airbag in your face.

To prevent errors from being logged in the airbag system, DO NOT turn on any power while the airbag is unplugged.