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OVERPAR73 · 12-19-2013, 06:31 AM

Does anyone know how to remove the steering wheel off a 2013 ZL1? I'm having troubles and can't seam to get it off. I don't see the small holes on the back like earlier models? What am I missing, thanks.

Bill

rgrmoreira13 · 12-19-2013, 11:46 AM

ok there is 2 small holes. you have to turn the steering wheel 180 degrees and you will find 2 small slots that you have to get a small flathead screwdriver. and if the hole is in the left push to the right, and the hole in the right push to the left. All while you are puling the airbag out. Please also a HUGE REMINDER. DISCONNECT THE BATTERY and let the car discharge for at least 10 minutes.

rgrmoreira13 · 12-19-2013, 11:51 AM

I will take pics of the 2 small holes. These are the same as to all Camaro's 2012 and up

OVERPAR73 · 12-23-2013, 06:44 PM

I tried and tried but can't get the airbag to release. It's really pissing me off! I don't want to get to rough with it and damage it. I'm wanting to paint my surround. Would it hurt to drive the car without the airbag installed besides a safety issue? I was thinking about having the dealership remove the airbag this spring and come back home to remove my surround and get it painted. I would have no problem installing the airbag after I was all done with everything, of course with the battery disconnected! Any suggestions? Thanks.

OVERPAR73 · 12-29-2013, 06:49 PM

I tried, tried and tried again over the weekend with no luck! I think I'm just going to buy a new steering wheel and forget all the headache, I will let the dealership swap it out this spring.

rgrmoreira13 · 01-09-2014, 03:51 PM

so sorry for the wait. Again take a small screwdriver (flathead) and wiggle it to the opposite side. I.E if the slot is on the left then move it to the right if the slot is on the right then move it to the left. you should feel a small clip on each side.

12-19-2013, 06:31 AM	#1
OVERPAR73 2018 Garnet Red ZL1 conve Drives: 2013 & 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,471 View My Garage	2013 ZL1 steering wheel removal? Does anyone know how to remove the steering wheel off a 2013 ZL1? I'm having troubles and can't seam to get it off. I don't see the small holes on the back like earlier models? What am I missing, thanks. Bill __________________ Build Thread: 2018 ZL1 Vert Purchased (Overpar73)

12-19-2013, 11:46 AM	#2
rgrmoreira13 Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Miami WADE County Posts: 1,127 View My Garage	ok there is 2 small holes. you have to turn the steering wheel 180 degrees and you will find 2 small slots that you have to get a small flathead screwdriver. and if the hole is in the left push to the right, and the hole in the right push to the left. All while you are puling the airbag out. Please also a HUGE REMINDER. DISCONNECT THE BATTERY and let the car discharge for at least 10 minutes. Attached Images __________________ Specs TSP Stage 2 Boosted Cam 227/235 at 114 LSA Fore Innovation Triple pump staged (Walbro 342 primary and 2x Walbro 450 secondaries) Procharger D1x with a 3.85 pulley ID1050x Injectors Flex Fuel Sensor Monster LT1 Twin Disk Clutch Holley Sniper Efi Intake Manifold NW 103mm Boosted TB 747rwhp at 12psi on E85

12-19-2013, 11:51 AM	#3
rgrmoreira13 Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Miami WADE County Posts: 1,127 View My Garage	I will take pics of the 2 small holes. These are the same as to all Camaro's 2012 and up __________________ Specs TSP Stage 2 Boosted Cam 227/235 at 114 LSA Fore Innovation Triple pump staged (Walbro 342 primary and 2x Walbro 450 secondaries) Procharger D1x with a 3.85 pulley ID1050x Injectors Flex Fuel Sensor Monster LT1 Twin Disk Clutch Holley Sniper Efi Intake Manifold NW 103mm Boosted TB 747rwhp at 12psi on E85

12-23-2013, 06:44 PM	#4
OVERPAR73 2018 Garnet Red ZL1 conve Drives: 2013 & 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,471 View My Garage	I tried and tried but can't get the airbag to release. It's really pissing me off! I don't want to get to rough with it and damage it. I'm wanting to paint my surround. Would it hurt to drive the car without the airbag installed besides a safety issue? I was thinking about having the dealership remove the airbag this spring and come back home to remove my surround and get it painted. I would have no problem installing the airbag after I was all done with everything, of course with the battery disconnected! Any suggestions? Thanks. __________________ Build Thread: 2018 ZL1 Vert Purchased (Overpar73)

12-29-2013, 06:49 PM	#5
OVERPAR73 2018 Garnet Red ZL1 conve Drives: 2013 & 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,471 View My Garage	I tried, tried and tried again over the weekend with no luck! I think I'm just going to buy a new steering wheel and forget all the headache, I will let the dealership swap it out this spring. __________________ Build Thread: 2018 ZL1 Vert Purchased (Overpar73)

01-09-2014, 03:51 PM	#6
rgrmoreira13 Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Miami WADE County Posts: 1,127 View My Garage	so sorry for the wait. Again take a small screwdriver (flathead) and wiggle it to the opposite side. I.E if the slot is on the left then move it to the right if the slot is on the right then move it to the left. you should feel a small clip on each side. Attached Images __________________ Specs TSP Stage 2 Boosted Cam 227/235 at 114 LSA Fore Innovation Triple pump staged (Walbro 342 primary and 2x Walbro 450 secondaries) Procharger D1x with a 3.85 pulley ID1050x Injectors Flex Fuel Sensor Monster LT1 Twin Disk Clutch Holley Sniper Efi Intake Manifold NW 103mm Boosted TB 747rwhp at 12psi on E85