My leather steering wheel is degrading on the top edge, probably from sunlight (a rarity here in Devon!) and gets sticky when hot, as mentioned in other threads. I've decided to change it with a newer one, but would like to know if it's possible to change it over myself. I'm happy with the airbag and switch removal - but do I need to use a puller to get the wheel off the column, or will it come away easily once the nut is removed? I did have a subscription to the tech info pages but it's expired now, so if anyone else can look for me that would be great . Also the correct airbag 'safing' produre would be useful - i know the battery has to be disconnected and the system left for a few minutes, but is there anything else that should be done before unplugging/reconnecting an airbag?Previously:
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 S
1984 90 2.25 Petrol CSW
1992 90 200TDi Hard Top
1995 Discovery ES 300TDi
2003 90 TD5 Truck Cab
Apart from putting the electrics into sleep mode - disconnection of battery you will find that once you have removed the securing nut holding the steering wheel on the wheel comes off easily without the need for a puller. Had mine off several times - good thing is that LR have put a centre mark on the steering wheel aperture to ensure you put it on straight!!
Go for it its an easy job!!
5th Jun 2008 9:04 pm
Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
Posts: 5173
Seems to be another LR weak point - the plastic one in my 4 year old Defender has virtually fallen to bits on the top edge, and now the D3's too. Looks like it's fairly easy to change though. If anyone can post the steering wheel removal page from the techinfo pages that would be muchly appreciated Previously:
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 S
1984 90 2.25 Petrol CSW
1992 90 200TDi Hard Top
1995 Discovery ES 300TDi
2003 90 TD5 Truck Cab
5th Jun 2008 9:55 pm
PaulP
Member Since: 04 May 2007
Location: Barcelona
Posts: 4317
If nobody else replies, PM your e-mail address to me and I'll send you the Spanish version.....
The translation is easy enough and the pics are the same. I hope it's of help....
Cheers,
Paul2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE AutoBuckingham Blue 2007 Golf GT DSG
5th Jun 2008 10:37 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15214
No need to do it yourself!
Get it replaced under warranty ..... it's a known fault.
I had mine replaced and many others have had to.
I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
5th Jun 2008 10:43 pm
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
Location: Knackeragua
Posts: 5173
warranty ..... ah the good ole days
6th Jun 2008 12:05 am
wiggs
Member Since: 03 Sep 2006
Location: Manchester
Posts: 14368
Airbag saftey !!!
Remove the ignition key.
Disconnect the battery, earth lead first.
Wait 10 minutes for the SRS power circuit to discharge before commencing work.
NOTE:
The SRS uses energy reserve capacitors to keep the system active in the event of electrical supply failure under
crash conditions. It is necessary to allow the capacitors sufficient time to discharge (10 minutes) in order to avoid
the risk of accidental deployment.G4 Gone ...but not forgotten
6th Jun 2008 12:15 am
caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
If you are still under warranty go see the dealer. They are being replaced with full grain leather like the new ones.
No skin off LRs nose as it goes back to the Spanish supplier. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
No need to do it yourself!
Get it replaced under warranty ..... it's a known fault.
I had mine replaced and many others have had to.
I'm out of warranty Ron
Thanks for all the help and links guys Previously:
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 S
1984 90 2.25 Petrol CSW
1992 90 200TDi Hard Top
1995 Discovery ES 300TDi
2003 90 TD5 Truck Cab
6th Jun 2008 7:11 am
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15214
ridgeback_moor wrote:
I'm out of warranty Ron
Yeah, but it's still a recognised fault!
It's not as if it's a standard failed part.
LR know they have an issue with this.
Steering wheels should last much longer than 3 years.
How many other cars have you had to replace the wheel after 3 years?
Go to the dealer armed with the knowledge and experiences from this site and fight your corner.
Hey, they might only contribute 50% to it, but that's better than nothing!
You got nothing to lose.
[Same goes for you Discowex.]I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
OK, I've written a letter to the LR Customer Relationship Centre (WTF ), and decided to try to get the seat base sorted at the same time. I'm only a few months out of warranty, and they did change the dashboard (curling at the edges under the screen) on my old Disco 300Tdi after warranty a few years back, so there's hope! I'll keep you posted Previously:
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 S
1984 90 2.25 Petrol CSW
1992 90 200TDi Hard Top
1995 Discovery ES 300TDi
2003 90 TD5 Truck Cab
Got an email back from LR today asking me to go to the local dealer and get them to take some photos of the steering wheel (the leather seems to be kind of 'melting' in places now so they can't really tell me it's supposed to be like that!), so i'll go across the border into Cornwall (passport ready ) tomorrow to see them. Hopefully i'll get the result i'm after, which includes the seat base and 'curling' airbag cover at the same time. We'll see Previously:
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 S
1984 90 2.25 Petrol CSW
1992 90 200TDi Hard Top
1995 Discovery ES 300TDi
2003 90 TD5 Truck Cab
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. Also the correct airbag 'safing' produre would be useful - i know the battery has to be disconnected and the system left for a few minutes, but is there anything else that should be done before unplugging/reconnecting an airbag?
