Steering wheel and air bag removal ZC6 (BRZ)/ ZN6 (86)
 

Before or after removing the airbag tape the backing of the steering wheel. This will ensure that the steering wheel remains centered.
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Remove the airbag. Locate the three holes right behind the steering wheel at 3 – 6 – 9 o’clock position. And insert a flat head screwdriver while locating the locking pin and press/push. The airbag will automatically lift up upon adequate pressure to the locking pin. Best to start at the 6 o’clock position.

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After removing the air bag, you just need to remove the 6 philips screws and to remove the nut.
Purple circle – holes at 3 – 6 – 9 o’clock position
White circle – I honestly do not know what this is for. But it has to be removed.
Red circle – remove from the cruise control stalk (green circle) before pulling out the steering wheel
Green circle – no need to pull out
Orange circle – unplug before pulling out the steering wheel
Pick circle - 17 mm nut

Tap the steering wheel lightly at the 3 – 6 – 9 – 12 o’clock position to loosen it before pulling out

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This is a picture of the steering wheel. For orientation to help blindly locate the pins while the steering wheel is still attached.
Note:
red circles – where the air bag pin spring goes in.
blue line – locking pin
green arrow - push here (with the screwdriver) to unlock



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Remove the locking pins and transfer them to the new steering wheel. You can use your fingers to do so. I used a nail removal tool. Remember the proper orientation of the pins.


Re assemble and you are done. Double check all electrical connections are in place.