How To Remove Lexus RC And IS Steering Wheel Guide Without Damaging Clock Spring
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- Опубліковано 8 січ 2021
- In this video, I demonstrate a safe way to remove the Lexus RCF steering wheel without the steering wheel removal tool. This method has worked for me over 20 times and I am happy to help anyone that needs it. Please like, comment your questions, and above all else, enjoy this tutorial video. Thanks!
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For the Lexus IS I would suggest disconnecting the bottom wires too. I watched the video and left the bottom attached and that it was actually connected with the clock spring and the clock spring came off with the steering wheel. Better to be safe and not end up in my situation
Did you pull slowly or yank it off?
@@thehuangbros pulled slowly but it was attached to the wire on the bottom which pretty much was pulling the whole thing while it started to come off
@@Husamul1 how did you fix it? I’m having the same problem dont wanna pay $$$ 😢
@@denislauzhou3573 had to buy a new clock spring.I found one online off a 2015 IS for sale for $250. Haven’t put it on yet
@@Husamul1 have the same issue what was the part number for your clock spring?
Thanks for making this video, the 3 clips to remove the air bag are actually hard to see (video helped for this!)
For anyone doing this on a 2017 Lexus IS, a few things to note:
- MARK the center of the wheel BEFORE removing it, that way you'll get it centered once you have to put it back on
- Do not remove the 19mm bolt entirely (leave it close to the wheel, that way when you pull, it can't go too far, therefore not damaging the clock spring), not all steering wheels will come off easily like in this video, so you have to use force.
- Hit the wheel in any order (top, bottom, left, right), you don't have to hit it clockwise/counter clockwise
- If you have lane assist / radar cruise control / heated steering, you'll have an extra wire to disconnect on the wheel itself (left module)
Another timeless instruction video for RCF owners. Your contributions to RCF fans/owners is priceless!
I appreciate that. Thank you very much for your kind words
I was actually thinking about swapping my steering wheel and then this video came out, how convenient Bro!!!
It be like that sometimes 😎
Thanks for the tutorial - this is exactly what I needed to help me install my DCT Motorsports steering wheel that arrives next month!
Glad i can help.
Dude this is the damn video somebody and I mean somebody should have made a LONG TIME AGO. Thanks Barry. Wish I seen this before I damaged my clock spring. Luckily Lexus was able to fix it under warranty for me!
Thanks yeah. I wanted to make this video a while back but didnt have the tools with me to do it til recent. Hopefully this helps many more people to not break their clock spring.
@@thehuangbros Agreed Man!
Excellent work, thanks so much!
Good job! Great vid twin..👍🏾
Thanks!
Thank you for posting this tutorial! Super helpful. 🙏👍
Thanks for watching and using this video Ry, I hope it made your DIY effortless and stress free
@@thehuangbros Thanks for the very helpful video. Very much appreciated!
Thank you very much. I been waiting for someone to make a DIY video on changing out the steering wheel. Now I can order one 👌, like always great content.
Thank you Son!
Where did you order your steering wheel?
@@leojohnwayne1422 dctms in santa clara, ca. They also have an ig dctms
thanks for the video! i have a carbon fiber steering wheel on my wishlist so this will be handy when the time comes to get it
Please do use this video as your aid 😀. Thanks for watching
Great vid. Thanks brother
Thanks man!
Just to add on this, it's better not to completely remove the middle(main) bolt and just leave it loosely connected. This will prevent you from pulling the steering wheel completely out thus eliminating the possibility of destroying that $1000 ribbon cable.
Where did you get the carbon clock trim from? Great video and thanks for the content!
great vid. when i did mine i found it easier to leave the bolt still threaded when pulling off the steering wheel while hitting it around all the edges like you mentioned.
So you left the nut there and hit it and pulled on the steering wheel after im assuming. I was thinking about mentioning it because it definitely ensures that you dont break the clock spring.
Mann i broke my clock spring lol and question after installing the airbag back on if I pull on it it just pops out as if the top 2 clips arent holding it how do i fix this ?
You’re supposed to use a Steering-Wheel “Puller” when doing this job - SMH…
Also, NEVER spin the Steering-Wheel when removing a Pinion…
Bye, bye Clock-Spring…
My 2014 is350 not have the heated steering wheel how hard will be to add that option? Thanks
Just put mine on, excellent video
Absolutely fantastic. I hope it all went smoothly for you.
@@thehuangbros everything regarding the video did! I was replacing it so I had to transfer everything to the new one and it was kind of like building a PC or legos, just a first time experience. You made it way easier!
@@CamrenRicks great to hear. Thank you
Thank you man! Can I ask, what is that type of spanner setup you used on the battery terminal? Looks handy!!
Just something from home depot
I found what looks like a ring scratch in the leather after I took purchase of a 2023 IS F SPORT. The dealership wants to repair it but I don’t think it’s repairable and may just replace the steering wheel and may do it myself if they don’t make things right. So thanks for this video! I would think this soft leather gets damaged a lot.
Easy to remove. I was able to remove my steering wheel in a parking lot just for giggles. Just be careful when you do.
thanks i will need to know this in the future if i ever get a wheel
You already have one .......Raysp3c.......Mwhhahahahahah!
Jimmy Heuangpangna i dont get what u trying to say...
@@I3PREDACON Ive watched it and it isnt so helpful in showing the actual process. I had a slightly hard time in following it since it was majority verbal instructions.
When you reinstalled the airbag assembly, did you have to push the pins back in or do they snap in place? Do you have to tongue the 19mm bolt? Thanks. Great video
Leave the battery disconnected. Just connect the wires to the airbag and push in. It will all back into place. Easiest step of this while steering wheel removal
Good job 👏🏼.. We need video how we remove front and back seats pls
Ill work on it!
Huang Bros Thanks 🙏🏻
any other tips on taking out the steering wheel? I've been hitting it like you mentioned and pulling it left and right but it won't budge
Keep the 19mm nut on the steering wheel still left on but with about 2mm of space. Shake the the side left and right followed by up and down then repeat. Hitting the steering wheel should really break it up.
How far apart are the splines? I feel my steering wheels a little too far to the right when driving, but I can't seem to find another spline that's not too far to the left
Ive never measured. Sorry Im unable to help
Going to use this to install my elvin_6188 carbon fiber steering wheel
Awesome, I hope this video helps you.
Followed steps but can’t get the new wheels properly aligned..adjusted it perfectly but wheels always go left..seller told me I have to get wheel alignment or adjust wheel toe? Did u have any problems ?
Yeap, you have to get a wheel alignment at that point. How many times did you remove the wheel to adjust?
@@thehuangbros 4 times already. Driving me crazy with wheel always tilting to the left
@@fcmagbanua yeah it happened to me too not in this video but before this video. Lots of people had to do a wheel alignment
Can I put the rc steering wheel in my 2004 gs300?
Not sure. Never tried.
Quick question.
Can I know your fire extinguisher brace brand? And extinguisher brand?
Do you have road record camera and which brand are you using?
Thanks
I dont have a dash cam yet. I should really get one. Im just picky on what i want. My fire extinguisher is the one from home depot. My fire extinguisher holder is a velcro fire extinguisher holder from amazon.
@@thehuangbros thanks. I just get my rcf haha what a nice car. Next gen will be 4.0 twin turbo but 5.0 is good enough for me
@@ry9392 congrats, id like to see their next engine
I just replaced my lexus RX steering wheel and it doesnt looks feel or look straight. i wish lexus marked their wheels with an arrow like the BMW wheels so its always dead centered.
Oh wow I never knew BMW did that. I had to adjust a good 5 times after this install
The horn on my is 250 wont work it works when it whants, any idea on what i have to mess with behind the airbag.
Did you remove it before and after it stopped?
@Huang Bros no, I've have never removed it. When I press the horn I can hear the relay clicking, I'm guessing it's at the horn.
@@pepeg1905 if never removed, it is high chance the wiring to horn is messed up or the fuse
Keep up the videos bro🙌🏼 can you do a video on how to properly clean red leather seat. I have red leather seats on my car.
Were my seats super red in the video? Hahah I can try. Ive used some conditioner stuff on the seat before and it made it puffy again and slightly a tad bit more red but not too noticeable. It felt like i was sitting in a chair full of chemicals however.
@@thehuangbros yeah they look red haha or it’s just me. My seats get dirty pretty quick. Im trying to keep them looking brand new as possible. You take good care of your car.
@@octaviomunoz6424 or so it seems I take good care of my car hahah. But my trick is once a week or every 2 weeks, i take a dedicated seat/interior wiping towel and use hot water. It may sound silly but hot water since heat would ideally break the bonds of whatever could be attached, although it isnt hot enough but Id like to think the hot water is working. I dont use too many chemical or none at all because I fear it causing more harm than good. But I have had experience with chemicals where the seats got more red and more fluffy like I said before in last comment.
@@thehuangbros I’ve only clean my seats once. Man it’s a pain. I’m gonna have to clean them again soon. Do you still stay in Oakland?
@@octaviomunoz6424 not as of recent, my job has me going to places here in east coast.
Any chance you removed the clock spring to get to the stalk switch ?
I have not. Did you break yours?
I took of my steering wheel 4 times now. I broke the clock spring twice (i was able to fix it because no cables or anything broke). Best advice is to just loosen the steering nut don't take it off but unscrew it like 2mm. Then when you take it off the initial jerk movement is only 2mm. That way you can gently remove it after that.
It is a good point but pulling it off slowly is best move. You have to break the rust and seal on it by tapping all around like I did in video
@Huang Bros I tried that trust me unfortunately wasn't enough. Ps they sell a carbon fiber replacement for the middle Y shaped silver piece. Its annoying to take the whole thing apart but it's nice.
so if you disconnect the battery on any car while changing the steering wheel, its safe to assume the air bag wont pop out
I would like to believe it needs some sort of power or small charge to go through to activate it. It only makes sense from all of the airbag chair pranks. But mainly it is so when you push the airbag back in, it doesnt honk so much at people hahah
@@thehuangbros lol true
Where did you get this steering wheel from?
Dctms on IG
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wait, did you seriously put your tools on the leather seat???
My wheel is slightly off center 😮😢
you would need to remove and adjust placement if this was because of steering removal. If it is just off centered, then wheel alignment
The car got reset right? Removing the terminal.
The clock gets reset because of the battery terminal. Normally all of the tech gets reset but so far and every time, my tech has not been zero’d out.
@@thehuangbros I see thank you. Not even the car radio stereo? Because I still have original Japan radio stereo, once the car got reset, the car stereo needs password to unlock.
@@kczephyr7845 interesting. I had it one time but not anymore
@@thehuangbros Well I gotta give it a try, because I want to instal quick release steering on my car.
They do “Rent”, and sell Steering-Wheel Pullers - it’s not worth damaging the Clock-Spring…
Or just leave the center nut on. Could also just wiggle side to side like I did. No forceful pulling
@@thehuangbros: There’s a right way of doing things, and a wrong way; our Lexus steering-wheels have two threaded holes on opposite sides of the Steering-Nut for a reason - it’s where a Mechanic attaches the Steering-Wheel puller, and presses against the Center.
I’m not saying your way can’t get the job done, but you’re showing people how to do it half fast (not the correct way), and having them take a risk in damaging their Vehicles…
@@victoryismyne4794 you dont have to watch this and follow. You can rent your tool and add it to this method. Or just not do it and watch this video for entertainment. If you think I am doing it half fast that is your opinion but I dont think I am.
U can’t get electrocuted with low voltage, idk why u where scared to touch the battery lol.
Because Im electrifying .