Repair 7

How to Remove a 1993 Chevy Blazer Steering Wheel

Unlike many repair tasks, removing the steering wheel on a 1993 Chevrolet Blazer cannot be accomplished with only a screwdriver or a socket wrench. The procedure requires a special pulling tool that can be ordered online or purchased at your local auto parts store. There are several reasons why you might wish to remove your steering wheel. If you are customizing the interior of your Blazer, you may want to replace the factory steering wheel with an aftermarket part. Likewise, if you are replacing dashboard components, the steering wheel might be an obstacle and may need to be removed.

Instructions

1

Open the hood of your Chevy Blazer and disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal. Let a few minutes pass before proceeding to ensure that residual power in the vehicles electrical system has dissipated. Doing this will disable the Blazers airbags so they wont be accidentally deploy while you are working on the steering wheel.

2

Pry the horn pad off the steering wheel using a screwdriver wrapped in tape to prevent accidental damage to the pad or the steering wheel. Do this slowly and carefully, as wiring is attached to the pad.

3

Disconnect the wiring from the back of the horn pad. Remove the pad completely from the steering wheel. This will expose a small space at the center of the wheel.

4

Remove the retaining nut at the center of the steering wheel using a socket wrench with an extension.

5

Inspect the bolt and steering wheel for any alignment marks made during a previous removal of the steering wheel. If there are no marks, draw a line connecting the bolt and the steering wheel. You will need these marks if you intend to reinstall the same steering wheel.

6

Fit the steering wheel puller tool over the center of the steering wheel. Fasten the tools bolts to matching screw openings in the center of the steering wheel.

7

Turn the steering wheel puller handle repeatedly until the Blazers steering wheel detaches from the shaft.