Steering wheel removal

[Offshoregames]

I have a new CF wheel coming this week and wanted to ask those who have removed their steering wheel what they found to be the best little tool to use to to remove the airbag.

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[thompsje]

CJ Pony Parts recommends a 4mm allen wrench, which is a good indication of size. I found a flat blade screw driver to work a lot better tho. Less likely to slip off. It's still a bit of a PITA tho.

 

[Gnatsum21]

It was a major PITA, but small flathead worked best. Don't forget to disconnect the battery!

 

[Magnetic Stang]

I used a small Allen wrench. It was kind of a pain to push the pins in. Be patient. Lol

 

[LOL WUT]

I used an allen with a T handle. Made it very easy to get the proper leverage/force to compress the springs to release the airbag.

 

[K4fxd]

I want a steering wheel without an airbag, like a Grant GT, but I don't want to lose my buttons.

 

[16Fastback]

I removed my wheel twice, 2 different wheels second time the bolt worked loose while I was driving either get yourselves some good lock tight or go to Ford for under 5 bucks you can get a new bolt. As others have said make sure you disconnect the battery otherwise the airbag could deploy.
I use the Allen wrench method.

 

[Offshoregames]

I appreciate all the feedback . I will take the advise and put it to use. I did get a new bolt already from LMR as I read it’s a torque to yield bolt and shouldn’t really be reused. This is the wheel I chose. I didn’t get the CF pieces in the middle parts where controls are. I think the stock silver ones will look better, if not I can always add them later .

 

[Cobra Jet]

Be aware that the main steering wheel bolt has changed and is no longer a "torque to yield" bolt on newer S550's.

It's been mentioned by other M6G members that it is now a TORX bolt (see thread below with image):
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/steering-wheel-change.176866/

 

[txpat3]

Allen wrench was definitely a pain. Kept slipping out of my hand and caused a nasty blister. Anything with a legit handle like a flat head as suggested would be easier.

 

[Offshoregames]

Be aware that the main steering wheel bolt has changed and is no longer a "torque to yield" bolt on newer S550's.

It's been mentioned by other M6G members that it is now a TORX bolt (see thread below with image):
https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/steering-wheel-change.176866/

Thanks . I just picked up a 1/2 dr T50 socket so I’m ready for either. If it’s the reusable torx does anyone know what color thread locker is recommended by Ford? The replacement bolt I got had blue already applied but a non torque to yield could be different, maybe

 

[Offshoregames]

Just finished install . Wasn’t as bad as I built it up to be. My wheel did end up having the 24 MM steering wheel bolt and not the T50 nut. Def have to be careful of all the little plastic tabs on all the trim pieces. I can see how the can break easily.

 

[Vlad Soare]

Be aware that the main steering wheel bolt has changed and is no longer a "torque to yield" bolt on newer S550's.

It has changed, but do we actually know whether it is indeed no longer torque to yield? Having a torx head instead of a hex one doesn't necessarily mean that.

I wonder when this change happened. Pat's car is 2019, and I understand it has the torx screw, but in the other thread another member says he has the old-style bolt in his 2020 GT.

The 2020 service manual, attached below, says nothing about having to use a new bolt, which suggests it isn't torque to yield anymore. But the picture shows a hex head.

 

[Offshoregames]

It has changed, but do we actually know whether it is indeed no longer torque to yield? Having a torx head instead of a hex one doesn't necessarily mean that.

I wonder when this change happened. Pat's car is 2019, and I understand it has the torx screw, but in the other thread another member says he has the old-style bolt in his 2020 GT.

The 2020 service manual, attached below, says nothing about having to use a new bolt, which suggests it isn't torque to yield anymore. But the picture shows a hex head.

Mine is a 2021 PP and it had the 24mm bolt. Changed my wheel this afternoon

 

[Vlad Soare]

Pat's car is 2019, and I understand it has the torx screw,

No, I misunderstood that. Pat was talking about the allen key he used to detach the airbag, not about the bolt that holds the steering wheel in place. My mistake.

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