07-27-2011, 12:39 PM
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Getting Started
When parking the car, be sure the wheels are straight and the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position.
Next, disconnect the battery. This EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!! The airbag is fired by an electrical charge. If you do not disconnect the battery, you will risk discharging the airbag, and that is not good. It can be dangerous. Wait at least ten minutes (per SRS mandate) to allow the depletion of the airbag backup power supply.
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Remove the Airbag
Pop the two steering wheel spoke covers from either side of the steering wheel. This will open the access to the airbag retaining screws. Remove the screws with the 5/16" socket.
Carefully lift the airbag straight off the wheel.
Disconnect the yellow wire from the airbag module. Once the airbag module is detached, set aside. Be sure to put it cover-down. The white plastic part of the airbag (which contains the charge) will be pointing up.
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Remove Horn Contact Switches
Remove the four allen head bolts that fasten the horn switches to the steering wheel. Lift them up and place them out of the way.
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Remove the Additional Fasteners
Remove the two Phillips screws in the center of the wheel. Disconnect the black wire harness.
Next remove the cruise control switches. There are 2 phillips screws on each switch (use fat handled screwdriver for these). Slip them off and set off to the side.
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Remove the Steering Wheel
Remove the steering wheel bolt. The bolt uses a T50 Torx bit to remove it.
Once the bolt is removed, position the wheel puller/gear puller* onto the steering wheel as shown. Slowly pull the wheel off of the shaft.
NOTE: Use care when removing the steering wheel. It should not take a lot of force.
*A steering wheel / gear puller can be purchased or rented from your local auto parts store.
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Install the New Steering Wheel
Slip the new steering wheel onto the steering wheel shaft. DO NOT FORCE OR POUND IT ON - THIS WILL CREATE SLOP IN YOUR STEERING!
Insert the steering wheel bolt and begin threading. Once it is snug, turn the wheel slightly right and pinch into place with your leg. Continue to tighten the steering wheel bolt to 28 foot pounds.
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Install Connectors, Switches, and Screws
First, install the two small phillips screws in the center of the wheel. Reconnect the black wire connector at the top of the steering wheel.
Next, install the cruise control switches. The bottom part of the switches slide onto the metal piece on the wheel. The top part of the switch sits on top of the metal tab.
Install the 2 horn contact switches with the allen bolts.The horn switches should push in and out easily when installed properly.
Install the 2 horn contact switches with the allen bolts.The horn switches should push in and out easily when installed properly. Insure all screws and connectors are installed.
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Install the Airbag
Reconnect the yellow wire to the airbag module. Point the airbag module away from you while you do this (just to be safe). Slowly slip the airbag back into place. Install the two airbag retainer screws and spoke covers.
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Finishing Up!
Pick up your stuff and reconnect the battery. Test out your horn, then sit behind the wheel and make vroom sounds while you grip your new wheel!!
Its Done!
Another very simple modification for your Mustang. The FR500 has a great feel, looks very good, and is able to use all of your current steering wheel accessories.
That's it!
Getting Started
When parking the car, be sure the wheels are straight and the steering wheel is in the straight-ahead position.
Next, disconnect the battery. This EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!! The airbag is fired by an electrical charge. If you do not disconnect the battery, you will risk discharging the airbag, and that is not good. It can be dangerous. Wait at least ten minutes (per SRS mandate) to allow the depletion of the airbag backup power supply.
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Remove the Airbag
Pop the two steering wheel spoke covers from either side of the steering wheel. This will open the access to the airbag retaining screws. Remove the screws with the 5/16" socket.
Carefully lift the airbag straight off the wheel.
Disconnect the yellow wire from the airbag module. Once the airbag module is detached, set aside. Be sure to put it cover-down. The white plastic part of the airbag (which contains the charge) will be pointing up.
[attachment=5252][attachment=5253][attachment=5254][attachment=5255]
Remove Horn Contact Switches
Remove the four allen head bolts that fasten the horn switches to the steering wheel. Lift them up and place them out of the way.
[attachment=5256][attachment=5257]
Remove the Additional Fasteners
Remove the two Phillips screws in the center of the wheel. Disconnect the black wire harness.
Next remove the cruise control switches. There are 2 phillips screws on each switch (use fat handled screwdriver for these). Slip them off and set off to the side.
[attachment=5258][attachment=5259][attachment=5260]
Remove the Steering Wheel
Remove the steering wheel bolt. The bolt uses a T50 Torx bit to remove it.
Once the bolt is removed, position the wheel puller/gear puller* onto the steering wheel as shown. Slowly pull the wheel off of the shaft.
NOTE: Use care when removing the steering wheel. It should not take a lot of force.
*A steering wheel / gear puller can be purchased or rented from your local auto parts store.
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Install the New Steering Wheel
Slip the new steering wheel onto the steering wheel shaft. DO NOT FORCE OR POUND IT ON - THIS WILL CREATE SLOP IN YOUR STEERING!
Insert the steering wheel bolt and begin threading. Once it is snug, turn the wheel slightly right and pinch into place with your leg. Continue to tighten the steering wheel bolt to 28 foot pounds.
[attachment=5262][attachment=5263]
Install Connectors, Switches, and Screws
First, install the two small phillips screws in the center of the wheel. Reconnect the black wire connector at the top of the steering wheel.
Next, install the cruise control switches. The bottom part of the switches slide onto the metal piece on the wheel. The top part of the switch sits on top of the metal tab.
Install the 2 horn contact switches with the allen bolts.The horn switches should push in and out easily when installed properly.
Install the 2 horn contact switches with the allen bolts.The horn switches should push in and out easily when installed properly. Insure all screws and connectors are installed.
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Install the Airbag
Reconnect the yellow wire to the airbag module. Point the airbag module away from you while you do this (just to be safe). Slowly slip the airbag back into place. Install the two airbag retainer screws and spoke covers.
[attachment=5268][attachment=5269][attachment=5270]
Finishing Up!
Pick up your stuff and reconnect the battery. Test out your horn, then sit behind the wheel and make vroom sounds while you grip your new wheel!!
Its Done!
Another very simple modification for your Mustang. The FR500 has a great feel, looks very good, and is able to use all of your current steering wheel accessories.
That's it!