Can we do this? (aka The DIY Cruise Control Thread)

[ozmdd]

Airbag pullers: its very easy. Make sure the battery is disconnected for a few minutes (I think the manual says 3-6, I waited 10), then use the CORRECT torx driver to remove the 2 side-bolts (you'll need one with a bit of reach), and it might take a decent tug to break the bolt initially, but then its easy). You should matchmark your wheel before you pull it. You shouldn't need a wheel pullet, just tug back-and-forth till it comes off. If you move your closckspring at all, read the directions on how to reset it. Its not hard, but needs to be done right or it will be an EXPENSIVE repair, and might set-off the airbag when you are turning. This is not a process to be afraid of, just take your time and know the steps. BTW - the "clockspring" is the name for the circular plastic unit behind the steerign wheel that allows all the wires to reach the steering wheel/cruise/airbag/horns and still spin the steering wheel round-and-round, where some very old vehicles ran the wires through a hollow center shaft.

[devinlamothe]

Originally Posted by ozmdd

Airbag pullers: its very easy. Make sure the battery is disconnected for a few minutes (I think the manual says 3-6, I waited 10), then use the CORRECT torx driver to remove the 2 side-bolts (you'll need one with a bit of reach), and it might take a decent tug to break the bolt initially, but then its easy). You should matchmark your wheel before you pull it. You shouldn't need a wheel pullet, just tug back-and-forth till it comes off. If you move your closckspring at all, read the directions on how to reset it. Its not hard, but needs to be done right or it will be an EXPENSIVE repair, and might set-off the airbag when you are turning. This is not a process to be afraid of, just take your time and know the steps. BTW - the "clockspring" is the name for the circular plastic unit behind the steerign wheel that allows all the wires to reach the steering wheel/cruise/airbag/horns and still spin the steering wheel round-and-round, where some very old vehicles ran the wires through a hollow center shaft.

The problem I am having are the torx screws on the side ... they seem really hard to get off lol. But then again I was using a regular screw driver ... would a torque wrench do it? Or should I be using more force?

[Shroomster]

Originally Posted by devinlamothe

The problem I am having are the torx screws on the side ... they seem really hard to get off lol. But then again I was using a regular screw driver ... would a torque wrench do it? Or should I be using more force?

no...the TORX refers to the head/socket....
courtesy of fakeplasticrock.com

[devinlamothe]

Originally Posted by Shroomster

no...the TORX refers to the head/socket....
courtesy of fakeplasticrock.com

No I know what torx are. I was just saying if a torque wrench using a torx head would do the trick.

I managed to get it though, the bit I was using was really crappy, so I ended up buying a new one and it worked.

[Edit]: Never mind, the wire that is connecting to the clockspring is the ground for the airbag and is replaced with the OEM wiring connection to/from the cruise stalk. Whew. Hopefully we get ours in the mail soon!