How-to remove factory steering wheel switches (for installing other switches such as cruise control) - DIY

[Telemachus]

I did have to remove the airbag. Super simple on this one

Then I think one more bolt to take the steering wheel off doesn't seem like that much more work...

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[ShadowBlack XL440]

Throwing a quick set of pictures up on my phone for removing the factory steering wheel switches, all you need is a flathead screwdriver and a t8 torx, use the random holes in the steering wheel from behind to pry and push the little tabs with the flathead and it'll pop right off, then use the torx for the screws holding the switches on.

Would you be able to provide the part numbers for the 2 XLT switches with cruise control?

 

[Brett3550]

Would you be able to provide the part numbers for the 2 XLT switches with cruise control?

SW-8576 and SW-8579

 

[Bushpilot]

Don't sweat removing the airbag. I did, and then found that it was a simple task. I could have it off and then back on again in a few seconds now. You'll see what I mean.

If the fear is that you will somehow fire it, that will not happen if you do it with the battery disconnected.

 

[Mkuket]

Then I think one more bolt to take the steering wheel off doesn't seem like that much more work...

It's not much more work at all. I think it's easier not to as it holds the steering wheel tight to pull off the trim the connectors are in. Also don't have to deal with the possibility of the clockspring spinning or putting the steering wheel back on crooked.

 

[Telemachus]

Also don't have to deal with the possibility of... putting the steering wheel back on crooked.

After today, I see utility in that statement that I never thought I would.

 

[Cruzer01]

Hello all, thank you for making this a possibility. I should be getting my XL next week. I fear trying this but want to so bad. Can someone do a video of this process that we can follow?? Please!!!!

 

[Telemachus]

Hello all, thank you for making this a possibility. I should be getting my XL next week. I fear trying this but want to so bad. Can someone do a video of this process that we can follow?? Please!!!!

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/f...ls-only-hill-descent-non-fx4-all-models.8959/

 

[Kaytu]

Hello all, thank you for making this a possibility. I should be getting my XL next week. I fear trying this but want to so bad. Can someone do a video of this process that we can follow?? Please!!!!

Just got my video for this process complete!

 

[ShadowBlack XL440]

Just got my video for this process complete!

Nice video. Does anyone know if the switch that is for speed limiting and not cruise control would work the same for cruise control? I would guess a switch is a switch regardless of the marking?

 

[Kaytu]

Nice video. Does anyone know if the switch that is for speed limiting and not cruise control would work the same for cruise control? I would guess a switch is a switch regardless of the marking?

From personal experience I can confirm it will not, sadly. I've got one of those switches from the same style wheel - you'll have to replace the left button cluster should you order one of those euro wheels, but it -will- come with the right cluster you need.

 

[ShadowBlack XL440]

From personal experience I can confirm it will not, sadly. I've got one of those switches from the same style wheel - you'll have to replace the left button cluster should you order one of those euro wheels, but it -will- come with the right cluster you need.

Thanks for saving me the time and expense in testing this myself. I appreciate your help and knowledge.

 

[OXHB619]

Just got my video for this process complete!

Incredibly valuable video! I have worked on a lot of fragile / tiny parts stuff when I ran did repairs for a business that offered Airsoft, so most of this is not intimidating, however the video is gold! Waiting on the mailman with switches to come today, but with the video got the airbag and trim out no problems. Thank you for your contribution!

 

[ShadowBlack XL440]

Incredibly valuable video! I have worked on a lot of fragile / tiny parts stuff when I ran did repairs for a business that offered Airsoft, so most of this is not intimidating, however the video is gold! Waiting on the mailman with switches to come today, but with the video got the airbag and trim out no problems. Thank you for your contribution!

I am loving the new C.C. It really works great. I did have to request a revised software version that would recognize my XL EB. Latest release was 2.3.47 which worked great.

 

[golfbymagic]

I did have to remove the airbag. Super simple on this one

When you remove the airbag, that removes the center cover of the steering wheel right?

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