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Old 02-26-2012, 11:32 AM
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Anyone have a tip on how to remove the steering wheel trim (the "T" shaped trim around the airbag)?
Old 02-26-2012, 11:41 AM
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https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...ing-wheel.html

here you go bud. This is a decent read - Hoping it helps
Old 02-26-2012, 04:12 PM
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Thanks for the response. However I'm looking for any info on how to get the steering wheel center trim piece off of a .2 RS. Anyone have an idea? It doesnt seem to be screwed on anyplace. Maybe its glued and not ment to be removed? Id like to paint it to match the exterior color.
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Ask the guy that started these threads:
https://rennlist.com/forums/987-foru...moval-how.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/987-foru...rim-piece.html
He's doing the same thing
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Thanks Joe ! will do.
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Izzone just removed his stearing wheel maybe he would have some info or input that could help out?!?
I have not seen him online latley
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I took mine off several weeks ago for a steering wheel re-wrap and swap to a multi-function center piece. No screws, no glue -- just plastic anchor rivets. Use plastic trim removal tools and a lot of elbow grease. It requires a lot of effort to pry the center piece off -- major PITA. Here's a DIY link from another forum. There is a post on the actual removal process with pics. Hope this helps.

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...e-997-2-a.html

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Anyone have a tip on how to remove the steering wheel trim (the "T" shaped trim around the airbag)?
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Perfect. Thank you!

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I took mine off several weeks ago for a steering wheel re-wrap and swap to a multi-function center piece. No screws, no glue -- just plastic anchor rivets. Use plastic trim removal tools and a lot of elbow grease. It requires a lot of effort to pry the center piece off -- major PITA. Here's a DIY link from another forum. There is a post on the actual removal process with pics. Hope this helps.

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/9...e-997-2-a.html
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Thanks a bunch guys. As soon as I knew what to look for (based on all your help), it popped right off. I used the wheel as a leverage point and an interior trim pry tool and it was a piece of cake.
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Great source for paint to match oem colors. I bought both their spray paint and touchup products. perfect match. I'll use plastic primer, their matched spray paint in black grey and a satin clearcoat to finish. I've already done my door spears and mirror triangle bits. Worked great.

http://www.paintscratch.com/cgi-bin/makepaint2.cgi



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