Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to Remove the Steering Wheel from a Mercedes SLK

Model: Mercedes Slk MK 1, R170 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Part: Steering wheel

See other generations:
Video tutorial

Before starting, sit in the driver's seat of your Mercedes C-Class. Begin by unscrewing and removing the screws that secure the airbag to the steering wheel.

Next, disconnect the airbag electrical connector. Once done, remove it from the steering wheel to access the nut that secures the steering wheel to the steering column.

Proceed by unscrewing and removing this nut. At this point, disengage and pull the steering wheel off the steering column. Once you have completed this last step, the removal will be finished.


Updated on 16 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

How to Change the Power Steering Oil on Mercedes SLK
How to Change the Power Steering Oil on Mercedes SLK
Mercedes Slk (2004-2011 / MK 2, R171) How to maintain the steering of a Mercedes SLK? Is the steering stiff when turning? Replace the power steering oil to resolve the issue and flush the…
How do you set the clock in the Mercedes SLK?
How do you set the clock in the Mercedes SLK?
Mercedes Slk (2004-2011 / MK 2, R171) The clock adjustment of the Mercedes SLK is done by repeatedly pressing the MENU button located on the left side of the steering wheel: this way it w…
How to Set the Clock in a Mercedes SLK?
How to Set the Clock in a Mercedes SLK?
Mercedes Slk (2004-2011 / MK 2, R171) The version of the Mercedes SLK shown in the video requires the following steps to set the time: turn on the instrument panel, repeatedly press the M…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to reset the tyre pressure warning light on the Kia Niro EV?

To reset the tyre pressure warning light on the Kia Niro EV, inflate the tyres until they reach the correct pressure value. This value is indicated on the sticker attached to the driver's door pillar. Once the tyres are inflated, turn on the instrument cluster to check that the warning light has completely disappeared from the display. If it is still present, you may need to drive for a few miles to ensure it disappears completely from the screen.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos