Porsche 991 Steering Wheel Installation (MACarbon)
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- This video demonstrates how to remove the steering wheel from a 991 model Porsche. Add a cool custom steering wheel of your choice!
Do not attempt this installation while driving.
Time for install: 2 Hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Special Notes: You may need to visit the dealer to so the airbag light can be reset.
Super helpful. Thanks for making this. Trying to troubleshoot a loose PDK paddle with some play/takeup in it and needed to know how to access the inside of the wheel.
Thanks for sharing. It help me a lot when removing my 981 steering wheel. Just some information, the workshop manual requires changing the bolt after removing.
FYI that bolt is NOT a T55 Torx. It might **work** but the correct bit to use to pull the bolt is a size 12 triple-square. I'd hate to risk stripping that bolt out either removing or installing....
Either way thanks for the video - was helpful in doing the same swap on my 2015 Cayenne last night.
Someone else pointed this out as well and you guys *are* correct.
Thank you Laslo! Have a new steering wheel on order for my 991.2.
That is not a T55. It's an M12, also known as a triple square or XZN. The size is 12mm. A T55 torx might work, but will only grab in half of the grooves and it's a bit too small (11,22 mm vs 12 mm).
True. It doesn't have enough sides to hit all of the grooves but it fit & worked perfectly.
Oh whoops I didn't read all the comments... I just commented the same thing ;)
Thank you!! New steering wheel on order for my 991.2.
Thanks for posting, I'm about to head out to the garage and give this a try
Good luck!
@@TheStockpile thanks took about 15 min, I did find using a 3.5mm allen wrench worked much better to pop the airbag out.
That wheel is sweet .
Looks the business , I'm about to up grade my horrible buttons pdk wheel to your old wheel , good up load ..
Do you know why the horn might sound constantly after you install the new wheel?
I'm not sure. It sounds like it's just not installed correctly- when things (i.e. wires, springs) aren't lined up right you can run into all kinds of problems.
Great video!
you didn't disconnect the negative terminal on the battery before embarking on the swap?
I feel like one side is enough.
Great video. Just wondering does the new steering wheel has heated function?
Nope, it doesn't (my original wheel did not either).
Thank you for the video. How is the white stitching holding up - is it still white, especially where your fingers typically touch the stitching?
I recommend using an M12 spline bit if you don't already own a T55. It's the proper fit for a triple square. However, if you already own a T55, don't go buy an M12. Just don't go using a T55 on a triple square where you're going to need a lot of torque. Porsche steering wheel bolt doesn't need a lot of torque to remove/install, so the T55 is obviously fine.
The white stitching *inevitably* gets a little dirty but overall it's still looking good.
Yes, an M12 spline bit would have been better.
@@TheStockpile Thank you for the reply. I think I'm gonna stick with black stitching, even though I have the white gauges and the white dummy key setup like yours. Again, thank you for the video. I've removed my steering wheel, installed a loaner, and sent mine off to have a layer of leather added to make it a bit thicker.
Did you buy the new wheel through your dealer? It looks stunning!!
No- it was through a company in California called MA Carbon.
Well done video. Did you sell the old wheel? If not I’d be interested
It was a core exchange- I had to trade in the old wheel as part of the payment for the new wheel.
Great video and very nice wheel. So did the dealer say why the airbag light wouldn’t turn off? What was the cost for the reset?
It's a pretty common thing. When the airbag or a seatbelt is removed from the car and then the car is started it creates a fault. This fault type of safety fault must be reset by the dealer (manufacturers take airbag and seatbelt safety seriously). The reset was free.
Did moving the steering wheel a notch (tooth) fixed the alignment issues? I replaced my wheel and aligned to the markings and now its slightly off to the right.
Moving it a notch seemed to help, yes.
Great video! You mentioned you have a lot experience with steering wheels. Have you ever had one that makes creaking noises? Not squeaking but a creaking sound. My 991.2 Carrera T is starting to drive me crazy. Not sure what to do with this. A new steering wheel might be the answer.
I'm not totally sure I know the different between squeaking and creaking- is the car still under warranty? You could have someone take a look it. If it's the actual steering wheel making a noise when you hold it (and not the act of turning it) then a new steering wheel would probably solve the issue.
I've determined the three inserts in the wheel are the culprit. When stopped if I squeeze the wheel I can make the sounds go away. I have loosened and tightened the allen bolts to try and find the right balance but with little success. The car is still under warranty. Hopefully service will be able to replicate the issue. There's nothing worse than hearing that the technician couldn't find a problem. :(
Hi,may I know cayman 987 is it same with 911 steeting ?
Are those porsche original or some cheap aliexpress copy?
Made by MA Carbon in California
Do you remember what Tq setting is on that steering bolt?
No clue on the torque spec. I just tightened it until it felt right (*not a recommended method*).
T55 is the wrong tool. You need an M12 star socket.
I live my life with no regrets.
It's very nice,but is it $3,800 nice?
It's all relative, right? But I'll say this- I wouldn't do that much CF on a wheel again. It gets *really* cold in the winter. I'm sticking with leather & alcantara.
Does this new steering wheel have any functions?
Nope- no functions on this one.
How can you control the functions with your old and new wheels (map, oil level)?
As far as I know there's no way to do that *from* the sport wheel, but you can access menus from a control stalk on the right side of the steering column (replacing the wheel does not affect that).
@@TheStockpile please post a site /link where did you purchase it ?
Hi, can you sell me your original take off steering wheel? Please let me know, thank you!
Unfortunately I had to trade that in as part of the purchase of the new wheel.
Are you selling your old wheel?
I traded it in when I get the new wheel (core exchange) so I don't have it for sale.
Who know a 911 steerin wheel is ok at panamera? Tx
can I by your old wheel
have a damaged one on my turbo s
I had to send in my old wheel when I bought the new one (core exchange) so I don't actually have an extra one to sell.
The old steering wheel looks better