How difficult is it to remove steering wheel?

[patmac6075]

I have a '98 XL OHV with no "power" anything.
Seems I have a droopie turn signal stalk (still works ok)and the auto-cancel feature is not working.....so the question is, how difficult is it to get the steering wheel off? I don't want to set the airbag off, and I'm unsure how to get to the steering wheel nut as well.

 

[Mike65]

Not to hard with the right tools, first thing to do would be to unhook the battery & let it sit for about 15 mins before doing anything to the air bag. Remove the 2 screws from the back of the air bag & unhook the connections & remove the air bag & set it aside in a safe place. Remove the torx bolt from the center of the steering wheel (not sure of the size), & using a puller remove the steering wheel. Be careful to remove the clock spring connections from the wheel. That is how I did it on our 99 Sport.

 

[SoNic67]

No puller:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtI7UQGQh9g

 

[Accarguy]

first of to change the multifunction lever, there is no need to remove the steering wheel itself. The trim pieces behind the steering wheel will come in two by removing a few bolts and then you have clear access to the stalk.

 

[swshawaii]

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Seems I have a droopie turn signal stalk (still works ok) and the auto-cancel feature is not working.

turn signals not canceling
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=196423

Replacing Multifunction Switch
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137784