['04 VZ SV6] How To Remove Steering Wheel Controls Altogether?

[Dechlan Tutty]

Hi,

I've got an aftermarket head unit in my car (that I put in myself, works fine) but I didn't pay the extra 100 or so bucks for the steering wheel control function as I never really used them on the original one.

Is there a way to remove the steering wheel controls altogether, or are they part of the main moulding?
- I have looked elsewhere in these forums but couldn't find an exact answer.

Cheers

 

[Fu Manchu]

No you can’t.

 

[BIG_JV]

Just have to pop off the airbag (there are you tube vids that show how) then undo the 4 screws next to my blue smudges and put on the airbag and should be all good, a wheel with no button controls

 

[Fu Manchu]

And fricken big hole in the sides of the steering wheel.

 

[Dechlan Tutty]

I don't know if I can be bothered to do all that considering I might buy the control unit in the future, and like Fu Manchu said, there will be 2 holes.

Thanks for the picture, I'll keep it in mind and see what I decide on soon.
Cheers

 

[BIG_JV]

Haha, I'm not condoning it!! I actually went to that effort to put new buttons in! (and new spokes while I was at it). But just showing that it can be done if you are that way inclined. I also rekon the adapter is the way to go

Enjoy Your SV6! It looks sharp!