I picked up my piano black steering wheel controls yesterday, so went about fitting them yesterday. I thought I would do a detailed 'How To' in case anyone else was wanted to do it.

First, disconnect the battery for safety reasons.



Here is the old set up.



I now have a LR airbag removal tool, which helped alot!



Then simply insert the tool throught he slot in either side of the steering wheel until you feel the metal clips.



Then when you feel the clip, gently pull and that side of the airbag will release.



Then the other side.



Then pull the airbag away from the steering wheel. The plugs for the airbag can then be disconnected.



Then disconnect the white plug, which is the steering wheel controls.



As the FL2 doesnt have a spline on the steering wheel column, it's best to put a dab of paint on the matching sides to ensure the steering wheel goes on the same way it came off. this will ensure the wheel will be straight when driving along.



With the steering wheel removed, you will see two torx screws either side with hold in the control panels. Simply remove the screws.



The controls will then pop out of the steering wheel. The loom locates around the top of the steering wheel, so care should be taken when pulling them out. But it is unlikely you will damage the loom.



Here are the new controls along side the old ones.

The new controls have the later grahpics on the switches for the cruise control settings which is another updated touch.



Then fit the new controls in the same ay the old ones were removed.



Then re-fit the steering wheel and re-build.



Job done!





I think it really brings the dash up to date, and this was easier to do than the dash trims!

All in all from start to finish, the job took about 25 minnutes.

Hope you like it! Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

Have you got part numbers?

Looks good Mav - well done  Ours - 2008 Stornoway Grey HSE Auto
Tricia's - 2006 Royal Blue Beetle Cabriolet Auto
Mine - 2014 Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport Matt Black
Ours - 2007 White Bailey Pageant Champagne

Excellent write up, top work.
One question, your airbag has very pronounced contours around the LR badge, is the typical as mine is completely flat?

Martin wrote:

Have you got part numbers?

taztastic wrote:

Excellent write up, top work.
One question, your airbag has very pronounced contours around the LR badge, is the typical as mine is completely flat?

Nice job.

Mav71 wrote:

I will change the airbag at some point.

See below. Have them change it.

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Thanks Alex,

Do you think they would replace this even as my warranty expired in December 2009? Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

Mav71 wrote:

Do you think they would replace this even as my warranty expired in December 2009?

No probs Alex. I have a good relationship with my dealer, so I have e-mailed them to see what they say.

I have nothing to lose by asking. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

piano black looks Fab.

I had piano black dash in one of my X-types and that was great too.