What tool to use for taking off screws for steering wheel?

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Sep 20, 2005

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What tool to use for taking off screws for steering wheel?

Hi! I was wondering what tool do I use to take off the screws for the steering wheel? The screw in the pic... The screw is a 6 star type screw...Thanks!

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its a torx screw driver. That about as much as i can tell you, im not sure on the size but you can get a whole kit with them.

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Those are Torx T30 bolts. Be careful. Those hold in the airbag. Ensure that the car battery is disconnected for 3 minutes prior to removal. An airbag can seriously injure or kill you at close range.

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An airbag can seriously injure or kill you at close range.

it's funny how something meant to save your life can also kill you.

but yeah... torx is it. i got a set with all the bits stored in the handle of the driver for like $2.99 at ACE Hardware back in the day... very useful and i've never lost a bit

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Ok cool! Thank for the help! Changing the steering wheel I go...

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its a torx screw driver. That about as much as i can tell you, im not sure on the size but you can get a whole kit with them.

WHAT AlienX SAID.....

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You'll probably need a steering wheel puller as well if you intend on removing the steering wheel. You will also need to replace the airbag properly or you will have an SRS light illuminated on your dash.