deuce zer0

i am looking to replace my stearing wheel with a woodgrain in my 97. has anyone done this? any problems i should watch out for? i have been doing some searching but havent found anything yet that i just had to have so i am gonna see if any of you have seen anything good. give me some links to look at if you know of places.

E-Klasse

It is not hard to do. You need a set of torque screw drivers to remove the airbag through the 2 holes in the back of the steering wheel. Then the airbag just unplugs. (Don't turn the key on without the airbag plugged in or you could get a malfunction light to come on.) You need a large allen wrench to take the bolt out that holds the steering wheel on. (This bolt may be on really tight.) The steering wheel just pulls off and the new one slides on. (Put the new steering wheel in the same position as the original.) Then put the bolt back in and reinstall the airbag.

Whitey

Hey E, where's the chrome rings? BTW, do you remember what size the two torx screws are? Steve told me before to do mine but now I'd forgotten Was it 27 or 25?

The allen bolt in the center is a 10mm I think - very difficult to remove as MB loctites it on I was told, so you might need to use a pipe to extend the allen wrench, as I did, to get extra leverage to remove it. Two wires run into the airbag, one for the horn, the other for the airbag - its just plug an play but when you do it, remember to remove your key from the ignition or you'll end up with serious problems.......

I've posted mine many times before so I'll spare you guys Since I got a non-W210 wheel, the whole airbag had to be replaced, otherwise a wheel like E or a Brabus like Jimmy's (now elemnt1) would just use the OEM bag.

E-Klasse

Sorry to get off the subject. The chome rings do not look good with the white faces so I switched to this setup.



Your new steering wheel and air bag look good so you should post it again.

Whitey

No more white face but ///AMG cool too

who's ugly black wheel is that????? thanks for the comps E:o I have Steve to thank for that...as I keep repeating....

galleryvw

what kind of steering wheel was posted there with the wood on top and bottom with the plastic/metal star in the center? my last benz was a 300D and i really miss the jewel in the center of the wheel. that has been my only standing complaint with my 420 - the cheap looking steering wheel.

vince

Whitey

Mine? Yeah, love the old logo...matches my key ring

deuce zer0

I appreciate your help E. Your info is perfect. And your wheel….the exact same wood grain and leather color I am looking for. Ill let you guys know how it turns out later.

deuce zer0

hey E, what’s that on your dash? Did you make that or does someone manufacture them to cover the dash? Did you put that on because of cracks or to prevent them?

zam2000

Whitey

I've been looking for the steering wheel like yours (different color). I prefer this style of wood steering wheel over the one w/ wood on top. Where did you get it ? And how much did you pay for it ? Do you have to replace the airbag ?

Is the steering wheel designed for the E class ? or is it for another model, and you manage to have it fit your car ?

Really nice interior you got there.

Whitey

Thanks for the comps Zam, that wheel came on the late model SLK's, C32 and SL73, yes 7.3liters!!! It is plug and play on the 96-99 W210's and I picked it up from Steve the Euro pimp. Sorry, can't give the price here as I picked it directly up from him and paid him in Euro's...so what color do you want?:




Also comes in grey/black or blue/black two-tone....IMO, completely updates the interior.

galleryvw

i do like your steering wheel too, but i was referring to the picture with the tan interior and the wheel on the left hand side - ya know (driver's side)


....with the W210 interior


vince

Whitey

hahhahaha! yeah, figured it out after I read your post again....looks like a Brabus wheel (same as Jimmy's above it) with a modded cap in the center but I may be wrong.....

Whitey

Oh, forgot to mention, yes I did replace the airbag, it's stuck onto the cover and came with the wheel.....I believe it costs about the same as the Brabus wheel without airbags

E-Klasse

This airbag can be found on the CLK before 99 and on the older SL I think. The steering wheels from 95 to 99 on most S, C, E-Classes interchange so that you can use your original airbag.

E-Klasse

Go to www.global-accessories.com and look for dash mats.



You can get it monogrammed too. Comes in 12 different colors.

deuce zer0

awww....don and joanne, how sweet is that.

E-Klasse

No monogram on mine but Don and Joanne have a nice one...

deuce zer0

does that separate piece let the airbag go off right?

deuce zer0

well, *****...how would you know that unless you have recked your car. A better question would be....is that what its designed for?

scorchie

Airbag bolts are T27, you'll need around 50-80mm length. Steering wheel bolt is indeed 10mm hex.

Recommend using a regular breaker bar (at least 50cm) to remove the wheel bolt, and having someone else hold the steering wheel steady (instead of using the steering wheel lock).

-s-

Whitey

Thanks Dean, my bad for forgetting

Just noticed, nice collection of cars you got there

kicker

Do you guys know who carries this wood steering for 210, 2000MY? I have those volume and command buttons on the steering wheel? and how much they cost??

thanks,

Whitey

Pages 4 & 5

kicker

thanks Whitey, is this Mbenznl guy located in Europe? anybody in the states carries them do you know? I guess I'll do a little research, hopefully they won't cost too much!