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#76
Hey guys, real quick... I'm doing the install now and just wanted to be sure I'm removing these airbag clips correctly (the orange and yellow ones). How do they come off? I don't just want to start pulling and twisting them without know exactly how they work. These seem to be unique from any other wiring harness connectors on the car.
Thanks in advance...
Thanks in advance...
I hope that is helpful. Also, pay attention to steering position prior to the work so you line it back up properly. Another hint for anyone who may not have removed a steering wheel before: Slacken the 21 mm nut and pull with good force toward you. DO NOT REMOVE THE NUT until you feel the wheel pop loose.
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Good lord, please consult the factory service manual before dealing with an explosive device.
If you are too lazy to look it up the plugs have a black plastic clip that pops out with a flathead screwdriver. It does not matter which one you pull first.
It does matter that you treat it like a bomb.
Unless you want to prove the Darwinism theory correct please always point the emblem away from your body AT ALL TIMES. Store it emblem side up far away enough from you so that if it does indeed pop it will not injure you.
If you are too lazy to look it up the plugs have a black plastic clip that pops out with a flathead screwdriver. It does not matter which one you pull first.
It does matter that you treat it like a bomb.
Unless you want to prove the Darwinism theory correct please always point the emblem away from your body AT ALL TIMES. Store it emblem side up far away enough from you so that if it does indeed pop it will not injure you.
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Whoa, easy Shady! I'm not being lazy with this, and thought I could just post the question while I got some breakfast. I'm being extremely careful, actually, which is why I didn't just start messing with the connectors without knowing how they worked. Hence the reason I posted. I also do understand the ramifications of not treating the airbag unit carefully. Thanks for your reply as well as Paul's.
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Plenty of pics already of this, so I'll only post one if someone really wants to see it.
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No worries. The install went without a hitch and I drove with it quite a bit today. I actually did take a pic of the OEM wheel and the wiring, and it helped a lot when I went to swap it all in. For me the toughest part was actually getting the stock steering wheel off. I had to bang it pretty good with a rubber mallet, along with quite a bit of wiggling back and forth.
Plenty of pics already of this, so I'll only post one if someone really wants to see it.
Plenty of pics already of this, so I'll only post one if someone really wants to see it.
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I have the cloth interior though, not sure how that would look with leather.
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Sorry, total Brain F _ _t on my part. I apologize to all, including Mazmart. I have bought used parts for various Mazda's from them over the years and have always been pleased with their quality, honesty and reasonable prices.
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If you give your seats a good thorough cleaning with an actual leather cleaner (using a leather scrub/cleaning brush, etc) it will leave it with a somewhat more dull look. Those general purpose cleaners and cheap leather cleaners usually have the greasy high gloss finish.
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If you give your seats a good thorough cleaning with an actual leather cleaner (using a leather scrub/cleaning brush, etc) it will leave it with a somewhat more dull look. Those general purpose cleaners and cheap leather cleaners usually have the greasy high gloss finish.
#92
AutoExe Steering wheel for the S2
Don't forget we have this for the S2 version as well.
MAZMART - Serving The Mazda Community Since 1980. Steering Wheel
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MAZMART - Serving The Mazda Community Since 1980. Steering Wheel
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#96
Received it this morning in Perth Australia. Thanks Paul for the super quick shipping. Installed it straightaway and it feels so good. Haven't gone out for a drive yet but here are the pics! The series 1 version does feel slightly thicker. I haven't measured yet but can do so later.
Here is the link to the installation process which I have written up. Full credit to DY8 for the guide on how to remove the steering wheel.
RX8 Club Australia • View topic - Autoexe Steering Wheel
Cheers!
Jay
Here is the link to the installation process which I have written up. Full credit to DY8 for the guide on how to remove the steering wheel.
RX8 Club Australia • View topic - Autoexe Steering Wheel
Cheers!
Jay
#98
Received it this morning in Perth Australia. Thanks Paul for the super quick shipping. Installed it straightaway and it feels so good. Haven't gone out for a drive yet but here are the pics! The series 1 version does feel slightly thicker. I haven't measured yet but can do so later.
Here is the link to the installation process which I have written up. Full credit to DY8 for the guide on how to remove the steering wheel.
RX8 Club Australia • View topic - Autoexe Steering Wheel
Cheers!
Jay
Here is the link to the installation process which I have written up. Full credit to DY8 for the guide on how to remove the steering wheel.
RX8 Club Australia • View topic - Autoexe Steering Wheel
Cheers!
Jay
Glad you are pleased. That is my main objective .
Paul.
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