Clio 172 Project

Tools needed:
T30 Torx bit
T50 Torx bit
13mm socket
10mm socket
Ratchet

1: Disconnect the battery by firstly disconnecting the negative terminal using the 10mm socket, then disconnect the positive terminal using the 13mm socket.  Leave the car for 30 minutes to allow any charge to dissipate (I also put the key in the ignition and turn it to position three/M “Ignition on”).

30 minutes later

2: If you’ve not already done so put the key in the ignition and turn to it postion three/M “Ignition on” to disengage the steering lock.  Now turn the wheel so that “3 o’clock” is facing straight up.

3: Place light pressure on the face of the airbag and use the T30 Torx bit to undo the two grub screws on the rear of the steering wheel at “quarter to nine”, don’t worry they don’t come out so just unscrew them until you can’t go any further.

4: Gently pull the airbag out of the steering wheel.

5: Disconnect the grey plug for the horn and remove the orange plug from the back of the airbag itself (it literally just pops off).

6: Using the T50 Torx bit loosen the central bolt until it’s most of the way out.  Now using the palm of your hand hit the top, bottom and both sides of the steering wheel to loosen it and then fully remove the bolt.  Pull the wheel towards the rear of the car to remove it from the splined column, be careful here though as you don’t want to pull with too much force as you could rip the cables out or smack yourself in the face with the wheel if you’re sat in the drivers seat at the time.

7: Thread the horn and airbag cables and plugs through the gap they are already fed through, you will find it easier to start with the horn cable and plug.

Done.

To refit just do the above in reverse.

I accept no responsibility for any damage or harm caused by following this guide.

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