Hi - I'm thinking of replacing my steering wheel as it's quite worn & I can get one cheaply. Is this a simple job? My S80 is a 1999UK 2.9 SE Auto (non turbo) with cruise control - it's done 136,000 mls.
Also how easy is it to clean the ETM? I've heard it's worth doing on high mileage S80's.
Any help appreciated - thanks.

 

The steering wheel is pretty easy to replace.
You should need a long T-30 bit to loosen the air bad.
Then it is a screw to remove the steering wheel.
But there is a little screw in the steering wheel that needs to go into the SRS contact reel to lock it into place.

 

Thanks Tech - how do I get to the torx? Presumably it's under the central cover but how does that come off?
Is it a hidden screw under the Volvo badge or do I just prise it off carefully?
Also is there any risk of setting the airbag off?
The seller or the steering wheel states itdoesn't come with RTI - what is the RTI?
Thanks for your help

 

If you look with a small mirror at the back of the steering wheel you should see the holes that you slide the torxes bit into.

RTI is Road Traffic Information.

 

a side issue. does the steering wheel have globes in the controls ? are they easy to replace? f so how?? thanks

 

Globes=light bulbs? If so then yes, and if you can remove the steering wheel you can repalce the LED bulbs.