replacing the steering wheel in my lancer

[fresh_boi]

how do i go about takin the steering wheel of my car?
theres like a hole in the side that goes to some sort of female bolt
is this how?

[Barefoot]

what year. ive never done a lancer im sure there aint nothing major. ill give the info alldata has on it.

[D3UC3S]

yeah its probly a torx (star) bit.

[fresh_boi]

its a 2003 lancer oz
im pretty sure it is the torx deuces was talkin about
do i just have to buy a hub adapter?

[Z0_o6]

the torx bolts are to remove the airbag. once you remove the airbag you will be able to gain access to the big nut that holds the steering wheel onto the column. yes you will need a hub adapter to put an aftermarket wheel on. you're SRS light will also be on.

[fresh_boi]

alright
thanks
can i get a tool to fit it from anywhere?
like home depot or lowes?
or do i have to go to a car shop?

[Sentra]

When I removed mine I needed the tool. Mine was an 03 I believe. I think I saw something about Mitsubishi changing that in the later years tho.

[Z0_o6]

At any auto parts store, lowes, home depot, sears etc. in the tool section look for the Torx bits, they are sold individually and as a set of various sizes. Should be what you need.

[Barefoot]

just remember to let the car sit with the battery unplugged for at least 10 minutes before playing with the airbag. dont want it to go off in your face.