 Steering wheel swap guide, this is not common "how-to" but just small guide... |
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 Feb 28, 2007 - 11:20 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%)  |
Martin NO !!! I cut here
 not the bag connection itself I had the 7th gen spiral wthat connects to the 7th gen airbag, the piece you didn't have
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Feb 28, 2007 - 12:09 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
cunning
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Feb 28, 2007 - 2:27 PM
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There is also a 6th gen steering wheel that looks like that. Mine came with it. The only difference is the center part where the airbag is has embossed Toyota symbol and texture that matches our interior. I have seen them in junkyards before. This should make a much easier swap I would think although I haven't tried it [obviously]. Here is a pic of my stock steering wheel:
 Sorry it's crooked but that was the only shot of the wheel that I had. Also several other cars came with it like Supra for instance if you can find one. --------------------  |
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Feb 28, 2007 - 2:41 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
correct. The 98-99s had a 3 spoke also. IMO the 7th gen airbag looks better and is a lot easier to find.
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Feb 28, 2007 - 6:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
and some more pics
   I still need to clean and shine it up but I think you guys get the point. -------------------- |
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Mar 1, 2007 - 2:25 AM
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are all 7th gen steering wheels the same? do any come with leather?
i have a spare 3-spoke non-airbag 6th gen steering wheel from my sister's 94 6th gen and that wasn't wrapped in leather.. the wheel is thick and has a lot less grip. anyway, my search for the jdm cf supra wheel continues..... -------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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Mar 1, 2007 - 2:43 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
QUOTE(azian_advanced @ Mar 1, 2007 - 8:25 AM) [snapback]531611[/snapback] are all 7th gen steering wheels the same? do any come with leather? ... ehm... my one is leather   
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Mar 1, 2007 - 9:46 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 28, '04 From Houston, Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
So is my stock 3 post. Well pleather or whatever Toyota uses LOL.
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Mar 1, 2007 - 11:05 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
QUOTE(azian_advanced @ Mar 1, 2007 - 2:25 AM) [snapback]531611[/snapback] are all 7th gen steering wheels the same? do any come with leather? do they all fit the same with the airbag ? yes. There are 3 7th gen wheels that I know of. the leather wrapped wheel as Martin pictured the non-leather wheel that I have and the leather wrapped GT-S wheel  I went with the non leather because I had removed my leather interior (seats/wheel/knob) and went with more of a cleaner look IMO, just keeping it simple and more subtle. I have seen so many leather wheels and knobs showing their age being worn and I'd rather not deal with that issue a few years down the road. -------------------- |
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Jul 8, 2007 - 4:17 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 4, '07 From US Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
even though o wasn't replacing my steering wheel, I was fixing my horn, this helped a great deal...Thanks...btw i took my pillow off without a puller...
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Jul 9, 2007 - 7:00 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 17, '05 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I really want one. To bad there aren't any available here in Holland for a descent price. I dont need the airbag but no junkyard will sell without and asking price = 400 euro's (550 USD)
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Jul 11, 2007 - 3:13 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 28, '07 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(Batman722 @ Feb 27, 2007 - 10:56 PM) [snapback]531085[/snapback] I was lucky enough to get my hands on some 7th gen parts at a good price Martin, the way I did it was easier than the way you did - no airbag repacking, just a splice here and there also, I used the 7th gen cruise switch (it's wired different than the 6th gen) so I'm 99% sure it works, I just need to road test it.Hi, have you made a write-up/how-to on the swap process? Does the 7th gen steering column bolt right up? What wires and where do you splice? Did the cruise control work properly? Thanks, really want to do this on my car! |
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Jul 23, 2007 - 10:17 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 17, '05 From The Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
 Found Myself a nice Leather 7th gen steering wheel completely intact. Cant wait to put it on. Since I dont have a Wheel Puller I will pay Mr T a visit and lend it there 
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Jul 25, 2007 - 4:48 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 28, '07 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Anyone know if the 6th gen cruise control switch will mount into the 7th gen wheel (US).
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Jul 25, 2007 - 4:57 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
QUOTE(dutchboy @ Jul 25, 2007 - 11:48 AM) [snapback]582133[/snapback] Anyone know if the 6th gen cruise control switch will mount into the 7th gen wheel (US). Thanks IMO it will. It's just about one screw to fit... -------------------- No more replicas... This is evolution... This is SS-four :)
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Jul 25, 2007 - 8:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 28, '07 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Is the back side of the 7th gen wheel metal or plastic? Tan corolla 3-spokes are fairly common/cheap, if metal, paint will look pretty good, then I can re-upholster the grips whatever color I want.
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Jul 25, 2007 - 8:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
Now all you have to do is test the airbag to see if it works.
No, really, very nice mod. I would be scared to do this, epecially messing with the airbag module. CONGRATS!!!!! -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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Jan 22, 2008 - 10:23 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 12, '07 From Houston, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
Nice write-up, man.
Just out of curiosity, if I were to purchase a momo wheel in the near future (and yes I would have the hub adapter), how difficult would it be to install? Obviously there would be no issue with wiring the airbag but has anyone installed an aftermarket steering wheel? -------------------- "He won't come out of the bathroom. He keeps telling us we're dark somethings and not his friends."
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Apr 1, 2008 - 8:42 PM
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QUOTE(Negative @ Feb 28, 2007 - 2:27 PM) [snapback]531328[/snapback] There is also a 6th gen steering wheel that looks like that. Mine came with it. The only difference is the center part where the airbag is has embossed Toyota symbol and texture that matches our interior. I have seen them in junkyards before. This should make a much easier swap I would think although I haven't tried it [obviously]. Here is a pic of my stock steering wheel: Sorry it's crooked but that was the only shot of the wheel that I had. Also several other cars came with it like Supra for instance if you can find one. Slightly OT but how come there's a GT-2 sticker on your cruise control, is that how you turn the car into attack mode? 
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Apr 2, 2009 - 1:04 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '07 From Montreal, QC, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Taking the thread back from the dead lol….
Quick question here… what if i currently own a momo steering with adapter… and want to put a 7th gen ? My car is a GT-S with SRS… so i have the yellow plug hanging… but if i buy a 7th gen steering, the SRS plug from it wont fit my 6th gen one… what can i do ? I dont have the stock steering with srs anymore… -------------------- |
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