Steeting wheel 97 into 96.

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11-13-2006, 05:57 AM

maxihari77SE96

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Steeting wheel 97 into 96.

Does anybody know for sure if I can install a 97 steering wheel into a 96?

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11-13-2006, 09:42 AM

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should fit...try it

11-13-2006, 11:17 AM

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haha right?
The thing is... I have to buy it first. Now if it doesn't fit, I'm stuck with a steering wheel less the money.

11-13-2006, 11:43 AM

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why do u wanna change it anyway??? You'll have to find an air bag aswell...the cruise buttons are different...so they should come with the steering wheel...

11-13-2006, 12:31 PM

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Well, the cruise buttons are going to come as well.
I'm only interested in changing the outer "ring", not the whole assy.
Airbags are fine.

11-13-2006, 12:46 PM

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No...airbags on a 95-96 are different than a 97-99. The 95-96 as you know is square...the later 4th gens aren't. And since you get a newer bag...you might need a module (don't quote me on that). Basically...you are wasting your time unless you have some CHEAP connections.

11-13-2006, 02:08 PM

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........ k thanks.

11-13-2006, 02:25 PM

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The wheel does fit, it's been done before. You will indeed need the new air bag (it would look dumb anyway, the 95-96 bag looks gay). Not sure on the module, though.

11-13-2006, 02:28 PM

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I didn't mean to say the actual steering wheel wouldn't work. It does. My parts 97 has a 96 wheel in it. I meant to say that you will need a new driver side airbag and probably module to control it since logically thinking...the old 95-96 module won't be able to control the 97-99 bag. If someone else knows otherwise, please chime in....but I'm just using logic.