Re: Removing W210 steering wheel

On Mar 2, 11:46=A0pm, Chip <chip.w...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Tiger wrote:
>
> . I once tried to> do it on my 380SE with a breaker bar... no go...
>
> Really? =A0I took off a '81 380 SL steering wheel in about 10 min
without
> any guide. =A0A very few gentle tugs to remove the horn cover, four easy
> to see bolts and undo the horn wire. =A0Then one big bolt in the center
> with an Allan wrench and slide right off.
>
> Newer ones with lots of electronics and air bag, I leave to the pros.
>
> Chip

Anyway, if you are still with us:

I'm not sure for your specific car, but the general procedure is as
follows:

1. Remove negative battery terminal to make sure, that air bag is not
triggered.

2. Remove steering wheel cover by removing the two Allen bolts (use
long Allen keys) behind the steering wheel.

3. Remove airbag

4. Remove centre bolt from steering wheel/shaft

5. Remove the steering wheel (note its position for the
reinstallation)

That's it. But be careful when handling the airbag.

And then comes the dismantling of the steering column. Again, it's
worth investing in some kind of manual.

Good luck.