Ford FR500 Mustang Steering Wheel Installation Guide
This install guide is for the FR500 Steering wheel, which I purchased from AmericanMuscle. It is one of the very few racing-style steering wheels that allow for a stock-for-stock swap from the regular steering wheel. You put the horn, airbag, and cruise control switches back in the original location. The FR500 steering wheel features a noticeable fatter, softer feel over stock. The stock steering wheel measures 1.21″ thick. The FR500 steering wheel measures at 1.42″ When buying the FR500 steering wheel from AmericanMuscle.com, remember that only the steering wheel is what you are purchasing. It does not include the airbag and cruise control switches. You will be re-installing your original airbag and switches. I will go into more details further in the guide. This install was done on a 1998 Cobra.
Getting Started:
1. Make sure that the steering wheel is in the upright position and that the wheels are straight.
2. Next, disconnect the battery. ALWAYS disconnect the battery before trying to disconnect the airbag. You are at risk of injury if the battery is not disconnected. The airbag is set off by an electrical charge, which is why the battery must be disconnected. Please wait at least 10 minutes after disconnecting battery for the airbag power supply to drain.
Removing the Airbag
3. Remove steering wheel spoke caps on both sides of the steering wheel. There is one on each side.
4. Now the 5/16 retaining screws for the airbag can be seen. Remove the screws.
5. Gently lift the airbag straight off the wheel and disconnect the yellow wire from the module on the airbag.
6. Carefully place the airbag in a safe place for now (we will re-install it on the new wheel). Make sure to put it face down (white plastic facing up) Removing the Steering Wheel
7. Next is to remove the horn switches. There are four allen head bolts holding them in. Remove the bolts and place the switches aside for now (will re-install on the new wheel).
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