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Old 08-31-2009, 01:09 PM
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I'm switching to a msport wheel ..got the airbag off but can't loosen the 15mm main bolt. Any suggestions?
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Old 08-31-2009, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by lospice1' post='994086' date='Aug 31 2009, 04:09 PM
I'm switching to a msport wheel ..got the airbag off but can't loosen the 15mm main bolt. Any suggestions?
thanks,
will
Use a longer handled tool. Make sure that you hold the steering wheel while you are turning the bolt- do not use the ignition lock as the counter hold.

Good luck.
Old 08-31-2009, 02:37 PM
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Pull very hard!
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got it off finally! Love my new M sport wheel!
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Originally Posted by lospice1' post='994284' date='Aug 31 2009, 08:50 PM
got it off finally! Love my new M sport wheel!
Will
gotta see it to believe it
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Originally Posted by unknown' post='994584' date='Sep 1 2009, 01:46 AM
gotta see it to believe it
That's what I'm saying yo! +1000 this biatch!
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I am sure it looks sweet!
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You know the rule, it did happen if there is no pics.
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Originally Posted by theXman' post='995306' date='Sep 1 2009, 04:29 PM
You know the rule, it did happen if there is no pics.
+10000 pics pics pics!!!
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Did your mommy finally help you out?
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