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steviebabes Member Since: 28 May 2012 Location: Eastbourne Posts: 67 |
I bought my L322 in February this year. I am wholly untechnical, being a desk type. Despite this, I have successfully replaced fogged-up rear lights with supercharged ones, swapped the gearknob for a walnut autobiography model, and replaced a smashed nearside front lamp housing.
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10th Jul 2012 10:15am |
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Martin Site Admin Member Since: 24 Mar 2007 Location: Hook Norton Posts: 1665 |
How are you trying to remove it? |
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10th Jul 2012 10:25am |
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SteveMFr Site Sponsor Member Since: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Strasbourg, France Posts: 1641 |
You have to get whatever you are using as a tool in the 'channel' once it is in the outer hole which means pulling lightly. Also, with the wheel centered, the 'channels' are parallel to the ground (pic 1).
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10th Jul 2012 10:52am |
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steviebabes Member Since: 28 May 2012 Location: Eastbourne Posts: 67 |
I'm using a flat-ended cylindrical stick (part of a magician's stage equipment - but not his wand!) just a fraction smaller than the hole itself. Perhaps I need something just a bit smaller in diameter. I'll see if Halfords have a T-25 and try again.
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10th Jul 2012 11:43am |
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Bellini Member Since: 11 Jan 2012 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2261 |
I had exactly the same problem as you when I replaced my steering wheel earlier this year.
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10th Jul 2012 12:19pm |
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SteveMFr Site Sponsor Member Since: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Strasbourg, France Posts: 1641 |
An allen key is great too.
Indeed, and it's advice I often give. sorry RRC 2Dr, RRC 4Dr, P38, and 2 L322s (wife thinks I'm nuts - prob right, too) |
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10th Jul 2012 1:08pm |
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steviebabes Member Since: 28 May 2012 Location: Eastbourne Posts: 67 |
Tonight I used a UNIOR brand 3mm flat-ended hex tool which I bought for £5 inc postage. Importantly, the shaft itself is 3mm dia so fits easily into the small hole. The airbag springs were released fairly easily on both sides, the right-hand side being, again, the more resistant. The airbag is now sitting on the passenger seat and tomorrow I will fit my lovely new walnut & nappa wheel after giving the area a good clean.
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13th Jul 2012 9:54pm |
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robbo770 Member Since: 10 Jan 2010 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 467 |
Always remember to put a little downward pressure as if pushing the airbag back on, this helps the last retaining clip let go!!
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13th Jul 2012 11:38pm |
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