Cruise control switch

[nevilledoreen]

I have a 1993 R129 300 SL it does not have cruise control and I would like to fit an after market one but fit a genuine switch to the steering column.
Is it difficult to get the steering wheel off ?
Is it a press fit do I require a puller ?
What is required to disconnect the air bag while a take the steering wheel off?
Is the plastic cover over the cruise control a different shape if so will I have to purchase the cover as well as the switch ?

Regards
Neville

 

[nevilledoreen]

Please can someone help me

 

[Scott_F]

Please can someone help me

It's first thing on Sunday morning in the UK - you will have to be a little patient !

 

[Dieselman]

Ha ha..

Flipping heck...posted at 4 O'clock this morning, chasing at 8 O'clock.



The airbag unit is screwed on from the back of the wheel, the wheel is held on with a nut, but should then pull off with a bit of impact from the back, the column shroud can be cut to accept the stalk.

 

[brigadier]

As above the screws from the back are torx T25 iirc. The wheel itself has bigger torx which is usually very tight - easiest way is impact wrench - otherwise long wrench with torx bit. Just disconnect battery when working on airbag.

 

[Dieselman]

Please can someone help me

We've helped...


Where are you......????

 

[grumpyoldgit]

We've helped...


Where are you......????

Probably gone to bed now......

 

[Dieselman]

Probably gone to bed now......

 

[pos.k]

Might have found himself a wife

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[nevilledoreen]

Sorry fellas thanks so much for you help I forgot about the time delay as I was getting replies from a friend in the states at the same time.
I must say this is a great site and over the past 2 years there has always been someone to help .
I am an old retired manufacturing manager maybe my agressive management style is showing if so I am sorry.
Regards
Neville

 

[Dieselman]

Don't worry Neville, we are just taking the P...

 

[grumpyoldgit]

No worries mate !!! Crack a Fosters and chill