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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 08:52 AM
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Stupid question, but how the heck do you get the control panel off the steering wheel (89 SSE)??? I figured there would be screws on the backside of the wheel, nothing..I just dont want to break it!
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 09:09 AM
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The 90 manual says
Pry out control button assembly with thin bladed screwdriver along top edge of assembly
You will need a puller if you intend to remove the steering wheel. If you don't have one, you might be able to take advantage of Autozone or Advance'* loaner tool program.
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 01:56 PM
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Ewww, pry it out! Thats not gonna be pretty!
Thanks randman1
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 02:53 PM
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It'* super easy, man! Nothing to it. There are some spots with more space, which will aid you in getting it out.


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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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Got it out, man it was simple I had to change the ignition lock cylinder-after 250+ zillion miles the keys wouldt stay in it anymore. Hit a bump & the keys would just drop out onto the floor. Pretty cool though, any key would start it
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Old Jun 2, 2005 | 08:17 PM
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nice!

good job on that. you still got your original keys? we do, and they look like crap, and i only have 121k on mine
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Aye, yeah I know what that'* like. Towards the demise of my original ignition lock the keys would just come out, and although I never tried any other keys, it usually would never lock [like you never needed a key to turn the ignition on]. But if I locked the steering wheel, it would. Weird ****.. then it just wouldn't turn anymore. Got a replacement, now it'* good as can be.


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