XC90 Steering Wheel - Oak Leather

bigtree · Jul 2nd, 2011, 22:42

Our car has a wooden steering wheel and we want to change it to the standard leather. The colour is oak (beige colour).

Bill Edmondson · Jul 2nd, 2011, 23:12

Hi, mine is that colour and would like a wooden one. Obviously you in birmingham and me in Brighton isnt going to work.
Have you any pics of the steering wheel

bigtree · Jul 3rd, 2011, 16:49

Hi yes, thats a shame, don't know how we could do that as i am guesing that volvo would have to deactivate the airbags and swap them over.

I will post on the forum to see if anyone can confirm what is required to remove the steering wheels.

Pictures attached. As can be seen the leather is discoulured at the edges, but would easily dye, there are lots of kits on ebay.

Is it the same colour as yours?

Bill Edmondson · Jul 3rd, 2011, 18:03

Hi yes its the same colour, if anyone knows how to do it please let us both know.
I have already this week bought a leather gliptone leather dye kit to refresh my leather a bit so could easily administer to the steering wheel.
Do you ever come down towards London as I commute there regular.

Bill

bigtree · Jul 3rd, 2011, 18:09

Hi Bill,

Occassionally my wife goes to Herfrordshire to visit family so we could get down that way at some point i'm sure.

I will post and see what is involved in swapping the wheels, If i could remove it myself i could send it next day, just not sure what the implications of the air bag are.

Will post a question on the XC90 general forum.

Could you please upload a photo of your wheel

Thanks

Steve

bigtree · Jul 3rd, 2011, 18:44

Bill,

Looking at the instructions it seems it can be done without taking in to volvo. I have attached the VIDA instructions on how to do it, the important thing being to disconnect the battery and wait before proceeding.

Bill Edmondson · Jul 3rd, 2011, 19:07

Yeh looks pretty straight forward to me, and as both have cruise and hifi control with no phone we can leave the buttons in situe aswell for ease.

Ok well let me know your moves and perhaps we can meet up, will post pics this evening of mine.

Cheers

Bill

Bill Edmondson · Jul 3rd, 2011, 19:10

Oh out of interest what year is yours, mines a 54.

Bill Edmondson · Jul 3rd, 2011, 20:09

Heres my steering wheel

bigtree · Jul 3rd, 2011, 20:52

Hi Bill,

Ours is a 53.

I have a plan, i will send you a private message

Jul 2nd, 2011, 22:42	#1
bigtree Not so Junior Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2015 19:43 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Birmingham	XC90 Steering Wheel - Oak Leather Our car has a wooden steering wheel and we want to change it to the standard leather. The colour is oak (beige colour).

Jul 2nd, 2011, 23:12	#2
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	Hi, mine is that colour and would like a wooden one. Obviously you in birmingham and me in Brighton isnt going to work. Have you any pics of the steering wheel

Jul 3rd, 2011, 18:03	#4
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	Hi yes its the same colour, if anyone knows how to do it please let us both know. I have already this week bought a leather gliptone leather dye kit to refresh my leather a bit so could easily administer to the steering wheel. Do you ever come down towards London as I commute there regular. Bill

Jul 3rd, 2011, 18:09	#5
bigtree Not so Junior Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2015 19:43 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Birmingham	Hi Bill, Occassionally my wife goes to Herfrordshire to visit family so we could get down that way at some point i'm sure. I will post and see what is involved in swapping the wheels, If i could remove it myself i could send it next day, just not sure what the implications of the air bag are. Will post a question on the XC90 general forum. Could you please upload a photo of your wheel Thanks Steve

Jul 3rd, 2011, 19:07	#7
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	Yeh looks pretty straight forward to me, and as both have cruise and hifi control with no phone we can leave the buttons in situe aswell for ease. Ok well let me know your moves and perhaps we can meet up, will post pics this evening of mine. Cheers Bill

Jul 3rd, 2011, 19:10	#8
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	Oh out of interest what year is yours, mines a 54.

Jul 3rd, 2011, 20:52	#10
bigtree Not so Junior Member Last Online: Jun 21st, 2015 19:43 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Birmingham	Hi Bill, Ours is a 53. I have a plan, i will send you a private message

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