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Replace steering wheel on Mini

Model: Mini Mini R52, R50, R53 - Years 2001-2007
Part: Steering wheel

Is the steering wheel of our Mini damaged? Let's see how the barrel is removed from above. We insert the screwdriver (medium length) in the lateral slots placed in the plastic parts of the steering wheel and unscrew the tightening screws. Once the pins have been removed, disconnect the airbag with its power supply terminal. We unscrew the pin on the steering wheel with a key, extract the same from the steering rod. To reassemble the steering wheel we connect the power supply clamp, then, insert the steering wheel into the steering tube, press the same with our hands, until we reach the inside, screw the clamping screws. We test the functioning of the steering wheel.

Posted on 3 July 2020 by ScegliAuto

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