DIY: 2013-2014 OEM Steering Wheel Audio Control Install

[HDJeep]

Newbie here. Just finished installing the audio controls and the new front switch with the V/R and "phone" buttons. Just wanted to thank you for a wonderful write up with great pics. It went just as easy as you say. Just have to take your time and not be in a hurry.
Next is footwell and underhood lights.
This forum rocks!!!

Once again, Thanks

 

[Superiorman01]

Thanks for posting.

 

[Mustangmike66]

Thank you cgeorgemo for posting this outstanding DIY. I followed the instructions to a T and it worked great.

 

[Mpgrimm2]

@ cgeorgemo,

Any chance you can add the VR/Phone Button pn info to your OP as a reference for those that upgrade from an RA1 to RA2 & up radios?

2013-2016 VR/Phone button Assy (56054449AA)
$40

 

[68Malibu383]

Thanks for the post. A couple of things... I put locktite back on the steering wheel bolt (factory had some so I reapplied), the "spring" clocking can easily be checked/fixed by lining up the arrows at the approximate 7 oclock position, there is a left and right radio button but if you put them in the wrong hole, it is easy to switch out.

Excellent upgrade and thanks for the posts.

 

[jcollins28]

How in the hell are you guys getting a puller on this wheel?

 

[R.L.K.]

How in the hell are you guys getting a puller on this wheel?

LOL I just ****** mine a couple times and then while holding constant pressure pulling on one side I smacked the other side a couple times and off it came .

Good luck !

 

[kg93]

How in the hell are you guys getting a puller on this wheel?

The one I rented from pep boys worked just fine

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[jcollins28]

LOL I just ****** mine a couple times and then while holding constant pressure pulling on one side I smacked the other side a couple times and off it came .

Good luck !

I can't get an even pull on the wheel with my 3 finger puller because of the connectors at the top of the wheel. Guess I need to eat my Wheaties and try yanking on it.

 

[00R/T]

The second time I pulled mine off, I just yanked it. I'm not sure if I could have done it the first time or not, but I used the same method as when I pulled one off a column I bought (no way to yank with the column outside a truck).

I couldn't believe these wheels aren't threaded for steering wheel pullers and none of my 3 jaws would fit. So, I ended up using my steering wheel puller but instead of threading into the wheel I ran the bolts through the holes in it and put nuts and washers on the backside. It worked like a charm.

 

[jcollins28]

Steering wheel puller? We don't need no steering wheel puller! I just wasted a whole bunch of time...

 

[jcollins28]

All done!

 

[Mpgrimm2]

LOL I just ****** mine a couple times and then while holding constant pressure pulling on one side I smacked the other side a couple times and off it came .

Good luck !

Uh, what are we talking about?


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[00R/T]

Uh, what are we talking about?
[emoji23]

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OMG. Without context that is amazing. [emoji23]

 

[R.L.K.]

Too funny !

 

[R.L.K.]

All done!

Nice wheel & nice Radio too LOL !
Where did you find such an awesome radio !

Now all you need is a 7 " premium Cluster ...

 

[jcollins28]

Nice wheel & nice Radio too LOL !
Where did you find such an awesome radio !

Now all you need is a 7 " premium Cluster ...

Yeah and some leather heated and cooled seats and a console....lol

 

[stretch78681]

Wheel removal?

What The Flipp?, I can't get that far! Spent 2 hours working on the air bag. Beautiful day, all the time I needed, couldn't get one clip off! Moved to emptying beer cans.

 

[R.L.K.]

What The Flipp?, I can't get that far! Spent 2 hours working on the air bag. Beautiful day, all the time I needed, couldn't get one clip off! Moved to emptying beer cans.

To see better use an inspection mirror or if you have a smart phone ,prop it up on the cluster and turn on the camera and flip camera to the front as I did , this worked like a charm for me .

To dislodge the 3ea tabs I used a snap on cotter pin removal tool , this tool works great .

Another tip is apply slight pressure pulling the airbag towards you while removing the clips , if you don't the clip will snap back into place and your starting over .

I also recomend jacking the front of the truck Untill it's light on the tires to aid in turning the wheel to get to all the clips .

Hope this helps !

 

[MaizeNBlue]

Using your phones camera as a mirror works great! Couldn't of done it without it.