steering wheel swap

[arranstone]

I have a 1996 s2 coupe with a 3 spoke airbag steering wheel. I want to swap the airbag wheel for a 3 spoke non airbag s2 steering wheel. From what I have read so far I need the earlier type steering cowling/column with the horn ring. What else do I need? Is it a straight swap fitment wise? (Steering column size). Some input from someone who has successfully done this would be much appreciated.

[micky]

just what i am trying to do i also want to know if lhd is the same as rhd column

[psiconauta911]

I´ve done it to an 1994 S2 and that was it just earlier type steering cowling/column with the horn ring!

[bluequattro]

I sold a 3 spoke to the USA recently
Guy bought the column cover too as it has the correct 'clock spring' to make the horn work

[Human Joist]

I may be after the 3 spoke airbag wheel your taking off. The s2 I am due to pick up has the 4 spoke nasty looking one

[geryS2]

difficult swap to do from the 4 spoke to the 3 spoke...

[Human Joist]

difficult swap to do from the 4 spoke to the 3 spoke...

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That was censored bad language above

[arranstone]

steering wheel swap

Do you need an adapter for the steering column to mount the older style 3 spoke non airbag steering wheel. Been searching the forum for info and its not very clear. I have sourced an earlier type steering wheel column/cowling with the horn ring. Also I have been told I will need to remove the bulb for the airbag light on the dash. How do I remove the speedo cluster?

[shaun5]

If you do the swap surely your insurance will be void and you wont be able to get it MOT'd?

[andy10v]

Do you need an adapter for the steering column to mount the older style 3 spoke non airbag steering wheel. Been searching the forum for info and its not very clear. I have sourced an earlier type steering wheel column/cowling with the horn ring. Also I have been told I will need to remove the bulb for the airbag light on the dash. How do I remove the speedo cluster?

Easies way is to remove the steering wheel (big nut)
then the top column cover above the stalks (2 philips screws from below)
unscrew the 2 philips screws that hold the clocks in
unplug all the multiplugs at the back of the clocks
remove clocks

AFAIK the airbag light should illuminate and go out to pass an MOT, in reality ......

Easy to make a jumper cable off enough bulb anway if that is your thing.

Insurance would take a rather dim view I would imagine.

[arranstone]

steering wheel swap

Have knocked that idea on the head now, too much hassle. I'm now having my steering wheel professionaly retrimmed. I have steering wheel column/cowling in mint condition, early type, surplus to requirements. Pm if interested.