Saturday, September 29, 2012

Heater core repair, day 7

Work log
  • Replaced the headlamp relay with a new part from a local auto parts store. 
  • Headlamps still stay on.
  • Purchased a steering wheel remover.
  • Stripped the puller bolt holes while attempting to get the steering wheel off x_x
    • Per the puller instructions, I put a small cylinder over the bolt hole, then put the middle bolt into the small cylinder
    • I should have put the bolt into the hole, then put the small cylinder on top of that
    • Options:
      • Drill out and retap the puller bolt holes
      • Replace the steering wheel
      • Tack weld a puller bolt and get the steering wheel off,
      • "here is the quick way to take one off... (i do it at work, instead of getting a puller).. unplug the connectors from the clockspring, take the main bolt out, that holds the steering wheel to the steering shaft. put the bolt back in about 3/4 of the way in... sit straight in the seat, plant your feet in the floorboard, and pull/wiggle the steering wheel back and forth up and down with some force ( dont go crazy, just real frim steady pressure) after a few seconds itll come loose, and the loose bolt will keep the wheel from flying off and hitting you in the face. then take the bolt back out and take the wheel off." (via)
  • Re-installed the glove box
  • Attempted to replace the air bag module
  • Restoring power sounds the horn x_x
Next steps
  • Drill out new holes
  • Try using just the bolts, ala this link.
  • Drill out the holes a bit bigger and use the hooked puller bolts

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