Loose steering wheel

HankScorpio · Jun 7th, 2020, 19:30

Anyone removed their steering wheel before? I need to tighten mine up as there's some play in it. 99% sure this is the actual issue.

Knowing what the electrics are like, I'm presuming this involves some kind of praying to the SRS airbag warning gods and sacrificing a fiat cinquecento.

Brendan W · Jun 8th, 2020, 10:38

I would check out that last 1% down at the bottom end of the column first.
What car you got?
Our 03 has Tx screws at four and eight o'clock holding the airbag on, later cars have spring clip arrangements. There is a recent thread here about removing it.
Before going anywhere near any of the electrics on the dash, console or seats disconnect the battery and leave the car power down for ten minutes or so. This will prevent the SRS throwing a wobbly. Throw in a prayer as well, can't be too careful

oragex · Jun 8th, 2020, 14:49

Be sure to disconnect the battery at least 10 minutes before https://youtu.be/idmPhHNNixI

barrybritcher · Jun 9th, 2020, 11:10

yea it's not as daunting as you would think

HankScorpio · Jun 9th, 2020, 13:17

Cheers guys, I'll give it a bash.

I'm 99% sure it's the wheel that's the problem rather than anything else. I've spent weeks wiggling various bits and the column seems solid.

EDIT: sorry Bendan, it's a 2006 V70r

Jun 7th, 2020, 19:30	#1
HankScorpio Floppy member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2021 22:13 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: So far in the countryside, I can hear banjos	Loose steering wheel Anyone removed their steering wheel before? I need to tighten mine up as there's some play in it. 99% sure this is the actual issue. Knowing what the electrics are like, I'm presuming this involves some kind of praying to the SRS airbag warning gods and sacrificing a fiat cinquecento.

Jun 8th, 2020, 14:49	#3
oragex Premier Member Last Online: Jul 26th, 2021 21:24 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Coldnada	Be sure to disconnect the battery at least 10 minutes before https://youtu.be/idmPhHNNixI __________________ Several Volvo Repair Videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...ECTts0FSVSOT_c

Jun 9th, 2020, 11:10	#4
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Jun 2nd, 2024 00:14 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	yea it's not as daunting as you would think __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Jun 8th, 2020, 10:38	#2
Brendan W Premier Member Last Online: Jun 10th, 2024 09:51 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wexford	I would check out that last 1% down at the bottom end of the column first. What car you got? Our 03 has Tx screws at four and eight o'clock holding the airbag on, later cars have spring clip arrangements. There is a recent thread here about removing it. Before going anywhere near any of the electrics on the dash, console or seats disconnect the battery and leave the car power down for ten minutes or so. This will prevent the SRS throwing a wobbly. Throw in a prayer as well, can't be too careful

Jun 9th, 2020, 13:17	#5
HankScorpio Floppy member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2021 22:13 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: So far in the countryside, I can hear banjos	Cheers guys, I'll give it a bash. I'm 99% sure it's the wheel that's the problem rather than anything else. I've spent weeks wiggling various bits and the column seems solid. EDIT: sorry Bendan, it's a 2006 V70r

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