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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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A-SPEC Steering Wheel Swap

I wanting to replace my current steering wheel W/ the A-SPEC steering wheel. I found it on eBay, but it doesn't include the Air Bag. My Question is can I use my current Air Bag with the new A-SPEC steering wheel? If so, can I do the swap myself? Or is this a project for the dealer to handle?

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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 04:06 PM
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uses the same airbag...if i were you i would do it myself
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 04:37 PM
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Thanks for the help! Have you done this before? I tried to find a thread with instructions, but I didn't have any luck...
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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this wheel will only fit the 2004-2006 TL's! As far as instructions, I don't think the PDF that we used to use is available any more, but it should be included with the wheel.
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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Thanks!
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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what is the difference between the normal TL steering wheel vs the ASPEC? is it the carbon fiber steering wheel??
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 12:18 AM
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The only difference is the appearance. The particular one I'm looking at does have the carbon fiber trim. Other than the trim, there is no difference....
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 12:19 AM
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Off the top of my head i believe its got carbon fiber accents and the center is Y shaped instead of the normal wheel which has 4 posts
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Crestwood1001
Off the top of my head i believe its got carbon fiber accents and the center is Y shaped instead of the normal wheel which has 4 posts
A-spec still has the 4 posts. I think only the TL-S has the Y shape.

Here is a pic of the A-spec
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/sold-spec-steering-wheel-like-new-711632/
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by JORTS
what is the difference between the normal TL steering wheel vs the ASPEC? is it the carbon fiber steering wheel??
Originally Posted by Crestwood1001
Off the top of my head i believe its got carbon fiber accents and the center is Y shaped instead of the normal wheel which has 4 posts
A-spec is thicker with smooth black leather and then perforated silver leather at the 10/3 positions. As well there is blue stitching!
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 06:25 AM
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I think the OP is thinking of the accessory wheel. There was a wood one and then the carbon fiber one. The a-spec is described above.
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 08:41 AM
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^ I agree. For those wanting to see the difference between the two, look at this thread- it has pics containing both the carbon fiber steering wheel and the 04-06 ASPEC steering wheel:

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...steering+wheel
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