Steering wheel replacement

Jamiem3594 · Mar 17th, 2014, 15:06

Hi there, is there anyone in Central Scotland that would fit my new r design steering wheel onto my s40??? Cheers jamie

RichT4 · Mar 17th, 2014, 17:07

What year is this S40?!

I have a feeling you require another section of the forum if it's 2004+

Ignore me if not lol

SonyVaio · Mar 17th, 2014, 19:12

2004+ Instruction overview:

An outline of the process is here but if you search you will find the Volvo .pdf instructions, the instructions are exactly the same for the C30/S40/V50/C70 family.

Main points to note are:

Turn on ignition to release steering lock but don't start the car (leave keys in ignition)
Move steering wheel to a position where you can access the little holes at the rear to release the Airbag.
Wind down window (for later when re-connecting battery again).
Disconnect the (-) negative terminal of the battery (place something over the terminal so there is no chance of it touching battery again).

!!! LEAVE THE CAR FOR 10 MINUTES !!!

Look at instructions and practice on the new wheel at releasing the catch for the airbag, then release the airbag of current wheel.
Remove airbag connections (take photo with phone or note down on paper which colour wire goes to which colour connection).
Straighten up steering wheel
I think it was either a 14mm or 15mm bolt that holds the wheel on, hold wheel while you start to slacken the bolt - remove bolt.
Remove connection of wheel to car - Green connector in the middle.
Carefully remove the wheel from car and feed the electrical wires (for
airbag) through the guide hole and out from the back of the wheel.

Move across any button blocks (Audio / Cruise).

Put new wheel in place as you feed the airbag wires back through the new wheel make sure you put the airbag wires through the plastic guide loop again.
Place the steering wheel on straight just as the old one came off.
Re-insert green plug connection (connecting wheel electrics/connectivity back to the car).
Insert bolt and tighten, torque figure is in the instructions (.pdf).
Insert airbag connections, make sure you get the right colour wire back to the right connector (check with photo or notes).
Push on airbag to lock in place.
Wheel replacement complete.

Re-connect battery but ensure no one is near the airbag (just encase).
With some cars the doors will auto lock on connecting the battery again so this is why I've said right at the start to have a window down (keys in ignition! ), 99.999% of the time no problem.
Turn stereo on and check out audio buttons.
Job complete!

Nice easy job that anyone could do.

Jamiem3594 · Mar 21st, 2014, 16:15

Is there anyone in Central Scotland who would fit an r design steering wheel onto my 2008 S40,I have just got the wheel but don't fancy messing around with airbag etc thanks jamie

SonyVaio · Mar 21st, 2014, 22:41

Jamie,

You've already got a another thread with exactly the same question - LINKY!. You need to make a post in your other thread to bump it up to the top of the list as opposed to creating a new thread asking the same thing.

CTCNetwork · Mar 22nd, 2014, 09:59

Hi,

Topics merged....

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iainmd · Mar 22nd, 2014, 16:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamiem3594

Is there anyone in Central Scotland who would fit an r design steering wheel onto my 2008 S40,I have just got the wheel but don't fancy messing around with airbag etc thanks jamie

I got Murray Volvo (Sighthill) in Edinburgh to do mine. Charge was 0.5hrs labour.

SonyVaio · Mar 22nd, 2014, 16:54

Honestly guys this is such an easy job even for a complete amateur.

The most important part to remember is leaving the car for a short while after removing the battery connection (-). This is to let the residual power left in the car disperse prior to removing the airbag.

20min job max!

Jamiem3594 · Mar 22nd, 2014, 18:58

Hi , I have tried to remove the existing wheel but having no joy in getting the Airbag to release, the 2 clips move( I think) but don't release?? Any suggestions?????

SonyVaio · Mar 22nd, 2014, 20:19

Have a practice with the new wheel, put a screw driver in the hole and practice moving the retaining clip that holds the airbag then once you know what your feeling for try it on the existing wheel.

Mar 17th, 2014, 15:06	#1
Jamiem3594 New Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2014 17:51 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Bathgate	Steering wheel replacement Hi there, is there anyone in Central Scotland that would fit my new r design steering wheel onto my s40??? Cheers jamie

Mar 17th, 2014, 19:12	#3
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	2004+ Instruction overview: An outline of the process is here but if you search you will find the Volvo .pdf instructions, the instructions are exactly the same for the C30/S40/V50/C70 family. Main points to note are: Turn on ignition to release steering lock but don't start the car (leave keys in ignition) Move steering wheel to a position where you can access the little holes at the rear to release the Airbag. Wind down window (for later when re-connecting battery again). Disconnect the (-) negative terminal of the battery (place something over the terminal so there is no chance of it touching battery again). !!! LEAVE THE CAR FOR 10 MINUTES !!! Look at instructions and practice on the new wheel at releasing the catch for the airbag, then release the airbag of current wheel. Remove airbag connections (take photo with phone or note down on paper which colour wire goes to which colour connection). Straighten up steering wheel I think it was either a 14mm or 15mm bolt that holds the wheel on, hold wheel while you start to slacken the bolt - remove bolt. Remove connection of wheel to car - Green connector in the middle. Carefully remove the wheel from car and feed the electrical wires (for airbag) through the guide hole and out from the back of the wheel. Move across any button blocks (Audio / Cruise). Put new wheel in place as you feed the airbag wires back through the new wheel make sure you put the airbag wires through the plastic guide loop again. Place the steering wheel on straight just as the old one came off. Re-insert green plug connection (connecting wheel electrics/connectivity back to the car). Insert bolt and tighten, torque figure is in the instructions (.pdf). Insert airbag connections, make sure you get the right colour wire back to the right connector (check with photo or notes). Push on airbag to lock in place. Wheel replacement complete. Re-connect battery but ensure no one is near the airbag (just encase). With some cars the doors will auto lock on connecting the battery again so this is why I've said right at the start to have a window down (keys in ignition! ), 99.999% of the time no problem. Turn stereo on and check out audio buttons. Job complete! Nice easy job that anyone could do.

Mar 21st, 2014, 16:15	#4
Jamiem3594 New Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2014 17:51 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Bathgate	Fitting help needed Is there anyone in Central Scotland who would fit an r design steering wheel onto my 2008 S40,I have just got the wheel but don't fancy messing around with airbag etc thanks jamie Last edited by Jamiem3594; Mar 21st, 2014 at 18:23.

Mar 22nd, 2014, 09:59	#6
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Mar 17th, 2014, 17:07	#2
RichT4 Sunny Days! Last Online: Jun 6th, 2020 08:40 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Havant	What year is this S40?! I have a feeling you require another section of the forum if it's 2004+ Ignore me if not lol

Mar 21st, 2014, 22:41	#5
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	Jamie, You've already got a another thread with exactly the same question - LINKY!. You need to make a post in your other thread to bump it up to the top of the list as opposed to creating a new thread asking the same thing.

Mar 22nd, 2014, 16:54	#8
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	Honestly guys this is such an easy job even for a complete amateur. The most important part to remember is leaving the car for a short while after removing the battery connection (-). This is to let the residual power left in the car disperse prior to removing the airbag. 20min job max!

Mar 22nd, 2014, 18:58	#9
Jamiem3594 New Member Last Online: Mar 29th, 2014 17:51 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Bathgate	Hi , I have tried to remove the existing wheel but having no joy in getting the Airbag to release, the 2 clips move( I think) but don't release?? Any suggestions?????

Mar 22nd, 2014, 20:19	#10
SonyVaio VOC Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2016 19:58 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Exmouth	Have a practice with the new wheel, put a screw driver in the hole and practice moving the retaining clip that holds the airbag then once you know what your feeling for try it on the existing wheel.

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