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Whicj are the tri

pilot wheel guide



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Originally Posted by Element Art View Post
OK... Someone correct this if this is wrong but I think the following swap guide is correct.

Element steering wheel swaps with leather Pilot wheel

04-06 Element same as 03-04 Pilot
07-11 Element same as 05-08 Pilot

(note: I going to try to put a leather 04 Pilot wheel on my 07 element using everything from my 07 wheel except the trim pieces which I have on order from an 04 Pilot wheel. I'm hoping the airbags are the same size to fit the older trim.)

Just finished putting a leather 04 Pilot wheel on my 07 Element. I purchased the 04 trim pieces that fit in the steering wheel for the 04 Pilot because they are wheel specific. Everything else swapped over perfectly. In conclusion I think any leather Pilot wheel 03-08 will fit any Honda Element as long as you have the correct two plastic trim pieces for the wheel. AND the $7 back cover from an 04-06 Element (I forgot that part).
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MWhich are the trim pieces you talk

 

[wannahonda]

Whicj are the tri

MWhich are the trim pieces you talk

These are the two trim pieces he is referring to. Look near the bottom of the steering wheel, the two lower steering wheel spokes, see how they are different lengths on the older wheel vs the later wheel.

On the older style wheel the two silver trim pieces are longer and go further down the bottom spokes

the newer models the two silver trim pieces dont go down as far on the lower spokes

 

[wolfsburgacres]

Here’s a complete DIY guide for swapping out the stock Element steering wheel for a leather one from a Honda Pilot.

I found my Pilot steering wheel on eBay. I looked at various parts sources on the Internet and concluded that eBay is much cheaper. I got my wheel for $35 plus shipping but since you could pay $150 or more through an Internet dealer anything under $75 seems like a pretty good deal to me.

This is a simple job if you have the right tools and have a modest amount mechanical ability. Do not attempt this mod if you do not have the proper tools. You will need the following…

• 1/4” drive ratchet and extension
  3/8” drive ratchet and extension
  1/4” drive Torx T30 socket bit (for 2 airbag bolts)
  1/4” drive Torx T40 socket bit (for 4 horn plate bolts)
  3/8” drive 14mm socket (for steering wheel bolt)
  Philips head screwdriver (for various trim pieces)

Once you have the proper tools, make sure you’ll be working in a well lit area. The whole process takes about 30 minutes if you take your time and follow these instructions precisely. Let’s begin.

Step 1: Turn off the horn!

When you remove the two airbag bolts the horn will sound unless you do something about it first. All you have to do is open the hood, find the fuse box on the driver’s side near the battery and squeeze the four tabs together to take the lid off. Once the lid is off, find the 15 amp fuse for the horn and remove it. There is a fuse puller right inside the box for this purpose. See the diagram below…

Step 2: Remove the airbag bolts

Get out your 1/4” drive ratchet and extension and snap on the Torx T30 bit. Take out one bolt on each side of the airbag. Extract the bolts from the holes and put them in a safe place. See the picture below…

Step 3: Remove the airbag

In order to remove the airbag once the bolts are removed carefully pull it towards you until you can reach behind the airbag and disconnect the large yellow wire clip. Set the airbag aside. See the picture below…

Step 4: Take a good look!
Make a mental note, or a drawing, or use the picture below to remember how things are laid out at this point. This is important since you’ll need to put things back exactly this way when done.

Step 5: Prepare to remove the steering wheel

Make sure the wheel is straight. Disconnect the black wire clip on the left and the green wire clip on the right. Get out your 3/8” drive ratchet and extension and snap on the 14mm socket. Remove the center bolt. Put the bolt in a safe place. See the picture below…

Step 6: Remove the steering wheel

Again, be sure wheel is straight. Gently but firmly pull the wheel towards you with a left-to-right rocking motion. As you pull the wheel off be careful not to catch the wire clips on the steering wheel as they pass through the center hole! After removal, let the wires dangle freely. IMPORTANT: Do not touch or spin the white airbag plate on the column! More info on this issue here.

Thanks for this, on the hunt for one for my '06 now!

 

[thizziannajones]

Mine came with a pilot steering wheel only was curious how do get the controls to work? Cruise controls do work but not radio controls and I know radio controls didn't come in 2003 Element so any ideas are appreciated.

 

[rapiti]

Mine came with a pilot steering wheel only was curious how do get the controls to work? Cruise controls do work but not radio controls and I know radio controls didn't come in 2003 Element so any ideas are appreciated.

I just got a 2007 pilot wheel for my 2003 Element. I am looking forward to having steering wheel controls for the Full screen Kenwood stereo in my car. I know I need to order a new clock spring for the stereo controls to work. Do I order a 2007 clock spring? Will my 2003 cruise control work with a 2007 clock spring?

thanks all!