How to install sport steering wheel?
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For an F-type - no.
But generally, you're going to have release the airbag, power the car down and leave it for a few minutes before removing and disconnecting the airbag, then undo the nut that holds it in place on the splines of the steering column, disconnect the wheel loom from the connectors/slip-ring, swap over the paddle-shifters, and then go through the whole fitting is the reverse of removal routine.
Key points are likely to be figuring out how to release the airbag, and making sure you put the wheel on straight with the slip ring in the correct alignment.
The nut holding the wheel on is likely to be an unusual size, and will be done up darn tight.
HTH.
But generally, you're going to have release the airbag, power the car down and leave it for a few minutes before removing and disconnecting the airbag, then undo the nut that holds it in place on the splines of the steering column, disconnect the wheel loom from the connectors/slip-ring, swap over the paddle-shifters, and then go through the whole fitting is the reverse of removal routine.
Key points are likely to be figuring out how to release the airbag, and making sure you put the wheel on straight with the slip ring in the correct alignment.
The nut holding the wheel on is likely to be an unusual size, and will be done up darn tight.
HTH.
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I would ask your local dealer to see if they would do it free; I upgraded the steering wheel on my first F-TYPE. I asked my dealer that I bought the car from ..service manager said that it only takes about 30 minutes to do so he didn't charge me. By the time I was done with my coffee and donut, it was all good to go.
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I would ask your local dealer to see if they would do it free; I upgraded the steering wheel on my first F-TYPE. I asked my dealer that I bought the car from ..service manager said that it only takes about 30 minutes to do so he didn't charge me. By the time I was done with my coffee and donut, it was all good to go.
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Are you sure the brackets on the cargo cover are securely seating over the pins?
Because it's very easy to think you have put the cover back in properly but one or both brackets are sitting loosely on top of the pins rather than around the pins. Best bet is to poke your head in underneath the cover and have a good look, then reposition the bracket(s) if necessary.
Also, and I've mentioned this several times before, to get a good tight fit and to prevent rattling, wrap the pins in electrical tape, at least 10 or 12 winds around each pin.
Because it's very easy to think you have put the cover back in properly but one or both brackets are sitting loosely on top of the pins rather than around the pins. Best bet is to poke your head in underneath the cover and have a good look, then reposition the bracket(s) if necessary.
Also, and I've mentioned this several times before, to get a good tight fit and to prevent rattling, wrap the pins in electrical tape, at least 10 or 12 winds around each pin.
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Are you sure the brackets on the cargo cover are securely seating over the pins?
Because it's very easy to think you have put the cover back in properly but one or both brackets are sitting loosely on top of the pins rather than around the pins. Best bet is to poke your head in underneath the cover and have a good look, then reposition the bracket(s) if necessary.
Also, and I've mentioned this several times before, to get a good tight fit and to prevent rattling, wrap the pins in electrical tape, at least 10 or 12 winds around each pin.
Because it's very easy to think you have put the cover back in properly but one or both brackets are sitting loosely on top of the pins rather than around the pins. Best bet is to poke your head in underneath the cover and have a good look, then reposition the bracket(s) if necessary.
Also, and I've mentioned this several times before, to get a good tight fit and to prevent rattling, wrap the pins in electrical tape, at least 10 or 12 winds around each pin.
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