How-To: 2010 to 2012+ Camaro Steering Wheel Swap
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- čas přidán 25. 03. 2020
- Disclaimer: This modification is at your own risk, we do not take responsibility for any loss of warranty, insurance coverage or injuries related to this modification.
This is a quick how-to guide on the removal of a 2010-2011 Camaro steering wheel and airbag assembly and how to install a 2012+ steering wheel and airbag assembly.
The following is required to do this modification:
2012+ Camaro Steering Wheel: All models interchange (LS/SS/ZL1)
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2012+ Camaro Airbag Unit: 23170890 or interchange
Tools:
- 10mm Deep Socket
- T50 Torx Bit
- Breaker bar or impact
- Small flathead screwdriver
- Long allen key or thin flat tool to disengage airbag clips
- Torque wrench
Note:
Watch the video in full before performing this installation and ALWAYS disconnect your battery prior to performing this modification. Failure to remove power has the potential to cause the airbag to deploy.
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I perfer the 2010 wheel.
The paddles aren’t even paddles there just buttons
It's terrible. Simply reaching the cruise buttons are a PITA because of how steep they're angle towards the airbag on the old wheel.
honestly i love the 2010 camaro ss interier style
Finally someone who does it
i wonder why... ugly a$$ steering wheel with that chevy logo 😆😆😆
Thanks for this guide. Just swapped mine out yesterday with no issues. 🙂
Glad we could help!
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Hey appreciate that!
We're hoping to get some new content going in the next few months!
Tech tip! Leave the T50 bolt threaded on the last few threads so you won't reef the steering wheel off and possibly damage the clockspring and connectors! Great video man!
any tips for locating the clips that release the airbag, does the wheel need to be centered?
Normally just turn the wheel 180 degrees so it's upside down to get to the holes. Then I normally use a pick or even a small Allen wrench to insert into the hole and push the clip. They are a pain even at the best of times so it all about patience. If you don't feel comfortable definitely take it to get done somewhere. It sometimes helps to take of the trim from around column off to get better access. And most importantly disconnect both cables from the battery before doing any of this. Good luck!
Do as he says, guys. I wish I saw this comment before I attempted this LMAO! I need a new clock spring now 🤦🏽
Thank you for making this video. I’ve been looking for this for a few months
Glad we could help!
@@Projectfd I've got the 2011 ss with paddle shifters dose this make the installation any harder or dose it not even matter?
@@ssjohnny6311 As long as you get the right replacement wheel (auto). I assume your current car is auto, so as long as you get a updated wheel for an auto should work without any issue. If you get a manual wheel it will not have the paddles.
@@Projectfd yeah iv got the auto. L99 engine. with paddle shifters.
love the 80's sound for this video and the steering wheel how to...
Great guide, worked like a charm.
Glad we could help! 👍
Thanks for share this project! I do the change last week, the original wheel look good but is too big , the 2012 wheel is smaller, better grip and new letter! total cost $400.00. Look Awesome now.
Glad we could help!
Excellent video.
Thanks! 🙏
Thank you bro for this video
Hello! Nice tutorial, I’m following it for upgrading mine… but I’m installing a LED wheel, so by chance would you know which one of the wires is a 12v switched in the old style harness?!
well im doing this! hope the paddles still work unfortunately i have a automatic but it was the cleanest unmodified gen 5 that i could find in my area at least.
Long as you used another auto steering wheel you should be good 👍
@Marco Solano Do the paddles work on the auto? I have a 2010 and want to do this but debating because of the paddles
When looking at the site, what parts come with the 2012 steering wheel? Kinda confused 😅
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾.. now I just need to learn how to replace my front bumper and driver door then my Camaro is back on the road 😌😞
Front bumper is super easy! I did mine with no experience and got it off and on in about an hour! Door is pretty simple to take off a little bit harder to put back on
Does the steering wheel need to be centered in order to located the clips needed to release the airbag?...thanks
Could I use that same Camarillo steering wheel in a 2009 Chevy impala ss
Hi can a 2012 SS camaro steering wheel can be put into a 2010 RS camaro?
Can a 2012 Camaro steering will be swapped for a 2014 Camaro steering wheel cover? (SS)
im planning on getting a aftermarket wheel for my 2011 ss but i dont want the airbag light constantly on. do you know of any sites that sell resistors or any tricks to keep it off?
Never personally done it on a 5th gen but it looks like the common 5th/6th gen resistance is 2 or 2.2 ohms
the original wheel is so much nicer looking!
I could use some direction. I started this adventure of replacing my 2013 Camaro HUD. Everything was going well until I removed the steering wheel. I forgot to remove the wire harness for clock spring and pulled it apart (ribbon is hanging out) when I removed the steering wheel 😥. Do you know if there will be any issue if I just replace with a new spring unit?
Owch, sorry to hear. Yes I'd recommend replacing the clock spring, just make sure it's like for like (IE you had stereo controls/auto or manual) that way the harness will line up without repinning
If I order a 2012 custom steering wheel from social garage works will a 2012 fit my 2010 camaro ? I appreciate the video it helped me out
Btw I also have an auto will the paddle shifter work on my 2010 camaro ?
Is it just a custom flatbottom or carbon? Long as it's still a 2012 wheel at heart it should retrofit the same way
Do you know if it’s possible to swap my 10 to a 17 zl1 steering wheel ?
Are the two steering wheels the same depth? It looks like the newer wheel sits closer to the dash versus the 2010-2011 unit.
Hey, I'll answer that question for you; It's the same depth.
Do you think this will work the other way around like if I bought a 2013 and put a 2011 steering wheel on it well it work
As long as the trim levels match for buttons it should be the same
I kinda wanna do this for my 2011 camaro but it’s just an LT. I’m wondering if this would make much of a difference. Have the volume buttons on the wheel seem nice though.
Swapping to a higher trim wheel won't automatically give you volume control.
You will need the clock spring and harness to the stereo from a higher trim as well
So if I have an 2011 SS would everything be fine if I were to swap it with the RS 2014 ones ( the one without the SS Marking at the bottom )
Is it possible to do the same but with a Zl1 steering wheel?
Yep!
Did the airbag sensor turn on on your dashboard? If not, any tips on what it could be? Cause mine turned on
Check the airbag connectors they may not be fully seated. Also make sure the connector colors match
Hi. Know this is a late reply but if the clockspring turned at all while the steering wheel was off then you'll need a new clockspring as the winding inside of the clockspring unwound and broke. It's a thin ribbon of wire inside of the clockspring that is very delicate and the slightest movement can break it. Hope this helps!
Will this work backwards? I want to install a 2011 wheel in my 2012 ZL1.
Don't see why it wouldn't. Just like moving forward, the clockspring, harness and splinecount are all the same. Just make sure the buttons look the same on both wheels.
Project FD I have a 2013 camaro is it possible to change my steering wheel to a 2010 one?
Again should work the same. Only thing I've heard from a few people is try to match your trim level. If you have a 1ss without stereo controls and add a wheel with it won't automatically work without some additional changes
Project FD that steering wheel looks awfully like my Chevy Cruze steering wheel except the chrome and the emblem on the bottom, do you think the Camaro wheel would fit my Cruze?
@@oliviaclifton5691 i have a 2010 and would happily take your updated one instead of mine
What year can you go up to? And sadly I have the v6 so do I have the use a v6 wheel?
Any 5th gen is interchangeable, not sure about 6th gen
Can you use same airbag from the 10 steering wheel & install into the 12 wheel
No completely different unit
I like oem with the camaro word on it can I put a 6th gen in a fith gen?
Spindle is different I belive and there is no guarantee the airbag is compatible
want to swap to a 1le sude flat bottom but they only come in manual and my 2010 is auto, will it still work? might just have to do zl1 i guess
You'll lose your auto paddles (if you had them), you'll also want to verify the buttons are the same. You can't add a wheel with stereo buttons to a non-stereo wheel car and have them work without a different clock spring and harness.
just did the swap, did you need a scan tool to remove service air bag light, or do u think the air bag is bad..
@@FOKESIMTHATDUDE recheck the clips into the airbag, you should not have a light/need to retune anything
Will a 6 gen steering wheel fit a 5 gen?
No
Did you seriously asked that jajaja
does the steering swap keep all the functions from car? I'm planning on swapping my 2013 steering wheel to the 2011 version, I just wanna know if it will keep all the functions from the 2013 model.
Swapping forward retains all buttons so I'd guess backwards works as well. Just can't add buttons to a car that didn't have them prior, that requires a different click spring and harness
@@Projectfd okay, i got what you saying, so all buttons work just fine right?
Yes, if it was a car with steering wheel controls prior swapping forward retains all functions. I'm just guessing but going backwards should be the same.
Am I able to swap from a steering wheel with no volume controls to a wheel that has one and gain that function for the radio?
@@walshfamily5704 as stated above you can't do that. You need a clock spring and harness from a car that has steering wheel controls to do that
oh sup guy, i was looking for steering column data
Welcome to the data
So just to confirm if i switched a 2015 maro LS to a 2011 maro LS it would work..?
Haven't personally done it but don't see why it wouldn't work. Same would apply for going forward, make sure trim levels match, IE auto to auto, manual to manual, stereo controls to stereo controls. You can't add a stereo control wheel to a non stereo control car without a diff clock spring and harness.
Question mine does not have the volume in the side when I up grade will it work with it or do I need like a new harness or plug?
Your current wheel doesn't have volume or your new wheel?
Project FD my current wheel doesn’t have the volume new has it all
@@WarzoneDouble The clocksprings look to be the same part number across all models so the tricky part would be if you have the dash harness from the stereo to the clockspring to support that. Pretty extreme cost savings if GM did that.
Worst case is try installing the new steering wheel and see if it works. If not you may have to track down a dash harness or wire in the missing connections.
Project FD right that would be so good what I did I took the whole dash harness from a 2015 camaro just incase I need to replace the whole thing since I was trying to also add the touch screen stereo and the HUD dash you think if I replace the whole harness I’ll get all them to work thank you for your help and sorry for all the questions
Sebastian Roman Molina did the volume work after all?
I would like to do it the other way. 2013 camaro with 2010 steering wheel
yea same, I'm looking into it
Could you do it vice versa. Replacing the 2013 Chevy logo steering wheel and putting a 2011 steering wheel that says Camaro
Trying to do the same on a 15
@@jonathanstrait58 hey did it work?
@@jonathanstrait58 I tried it and it was a bust :(
Where do I buy the steering wheel with the Camaro lettering on it? Can someone help?
The one that you are putting on the camaro
where can i find it?
On the GM website it says this doesn’t fit in a 2011 Camaro convertible is this true or are they just bull shitting
Gm won't tell you backwards compatible interchange if it didn't come that way. As for convertible I'm not aware of any differences unless there's a different button?
Do I have to do the torque thing if I change my 201: wheel to the 2010 one or is that optional?
What do you mean torque thing? Tightening the bolt to factory spec? Yes.
Can a 5th gen wheel be put on a 6th gen?
That would not be a direct swap, you would have to move over clock spring/wiring and you will lose at least 2 functions (DIC controls and rev match) along with heated function (if supported) from the 6th gen that the 5th gen wheel doesn't have. Also you'd have to find an airbag that would be compatible with the stock 6th gen system. Plus, it would be a downgrade overall ;)
So does anyone want to swap me their 2010 steering wheel for my 2013? I like that retro look much better?
I don't know why people like the 2013 steering wheel it literally looks likes the sedan malibu's steering wheel. It's a sport's car not an economic sedan.
I would swap
Where to buy the steering wheel
Used or GM
Does the 2010 wheel suck that much???
It's personal preference. I felt the 2010 wheel was too concave and the button placement angle led to misclicks all the time. Imo the later wheel looks better and is more functional
I just did the same thing with mine but airbag come on anyone know why ?
Disconnect the battery and remove the airbag again. Verify that the connectors are in the correct orientation and the connectors are fully seated
i have tried everything, removed the airbag twice, disconnected the negative terminal, and made sure the plugs were seated and secured, even had a friend double check my work, airbag light still on and i cant reset it with my bosch scan tool. any advice?
I’m searching for the reverse of this 💀
2013 Steering wheel looks BORING compared to 2010 🔥
Thanks I hate the 2010 steering wheel looks cheap chrome fall off of the air bag cover
The grip is also better imo
Can we just talk about how rusty wast that origonal airbag box??!!!
While it's not uncommon because it's untreated steel, this particular camaro took a swim in a Huston hurricane
Wondering why you would switch wheels. The retro one looks so much better.
Almost like different people like different things...
Prefiero el 2010, el 2013 parece que manejas un Cruze o spark 😂
Nice work, but why to change it to a mediocre looking steering wheel ?
are u serious !!! u took the muscle car looking to give it the chevrolet cruz's steering wheel !!!.
Steering wheel is used in a few GM models and comes down to preference. There was zero 'muscle car' about that wheel.
@@Projectfd yeah true but the old one looks more american and special .
idont like the old one feels stupid
I want to replace my 2012 chevy steering wheel with the 2010 camaro one. I hate the generic bowtie look
Ewww, the old one is useless, big, and pointless at the track, you are better off finding a custom made 12+
2010 steering wheel looks MUCH better.
Maybe you meant to say 2010 Camaro steering wheel swap for an off the shelf chevy steering wheel . I think the original looks much better.
Ok you said we only needed 10 minutes in your video... But it took 6 years lat... Ok im not funny -_-
GM could have used coarse pitch thread here, but instead they chose to be difficult 🤣
I'm first.
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@@Projectfd Nice Camaro you have, dude. Nice work on her. 👍
@ Appreciate it, should be for sale soon if you know anyone interested
@@Projectfd Okay then.
But why? I want the round steering wheel looks way better!
Good vid. But why TF anyone want a Chevy Cruise steering wheel in their Camaro 😂
hmm think the 2011 looks better
Look betther frist steering wheel.......
Did you have a mild stroke?
na
Why would you even want to do that, 2010-2012 steering wheel is way nicer
That new wheel is horrible. I prefer the 2010 or the 2016s