RRSPORT.CO.UK
    Forum   Gallery   Shop   Sponsors
Home > Maintenance & Modifications > Replacing Black LR Badge on Steering Wheel
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 1
 
Supacat



Member Since: 21 Feb 2009
Location: West Yorks
Posts: 497
United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Stornoway Grey
Replacing Black LR Badge on Steering Wheel

Don't ask how but I've got a dint in the badge on the steering wheel. It's a real depression that reflects the light and it starting to annoy me.

I went to the main dealer and they said that as it is on the airbag, the badge cannot be changed on it's own but requires a whole new airbag unit. The airbag unit is over £200!

I've seen these for sale on ebay and wondered if anyone had experience of swapping one out? I don't want to try getting the old one off to have the airbag go off in my face!

Post #301126 Sun May 29 2011 9:13am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
ChrisP



Member Since: 26 Jan 2008
Location: Derbyshire Dales
Posts: 1392
United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Santorini Black

AFAIR it is just held in with 2 clips,you prise the old one off carefully with a screwdriver with a pad underneath to prevent any dints in the pad and then just glue the new one in with the glue provided. MY2011 HSE Santorini/Ivory/Piano Black/Privacy Glass/TV .Sadly gone.
Audi A5 Sportback Black Edition 3.0 tdi quattro S Line
Post #301127 Sun May 29 2011 9:40am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Send e-mail Reply with quote
Linko



Member Since: 10 Sep 2010
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 61
United Kingdom 2007 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Cairns Blue

I've done it. It's a nice easy job, you need a thin tipped flat head screwdriver to force the old badge out. It's held on with four spade prongs/thingys. It took some prising to twist and get it off.

I used a dab of glue on the replacing black/silver badge as it didn't have the prongs. Looks great! Thumbs Up

I didn't... but if you want to be safe, then disconnect the battery if you are worried about the airbag!

Cheers,

Mark
Post #301128 Sun May 29 2011 9:42am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Steuart64



Member Since: 24 Dec 2009
Location: Aberdeen
Posts: 539
Scotland 2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 Autobiography Orkney Grey
Re: Replacing Black LR Badge on Steering Wheel

Supacat wrote:
Don't ask how but I've got a dint in the badge on the steering wheel.


Wayward heels?

Wink Wink Wink Now - MY11 RRS Autobiography TDV6, Orkney gray, tints, steps, daylight running lamps and allllll the toys!!!
Ex- RRS HSE TDV6 07 Java Black, bi xenon, corner lights, side steps, tints, cool box, smoke side repeats, chrome "sport" boot sill
Ex - Audi A4 Cab 3.0TDi Quattro
Ex - Freelander2 SE TD4
Ex - CRV Auto
Post #301134 Sun May 29 2011 12:38pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Supacat



Member Since: 21 Feb 2009
Location: West Yorks
Posts: 497
United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Stornoway Grey
Re: Replacing Black LR Badge on Steering Wheel

Steuart64 wrote:
Supacat wrote:
Don't ask how but I've got a dint in the badge on the steering wheel.


Wayward heels?

Wink Wink Wink


LOL - being a gentleman it would be rude to say...
Post #301136 Sun May 29 2011 1:08pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
chris mc



Member Since: 03 Sep 2010
Location: Dundee
Posts: 950
Scotland 2011 Range Rover Sport TDV8 Autobiography Stornoway Grey

There is a video showing you to remove it in this advert,

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RangeRover-sport-Blc...0302121910
Post #301138 Sun May 29 2011 1:30pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Supacat



Member Since: 21 Feb 2009
Location: West Yorks
Posts: 497
United Kingdom 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Stornoway Grey

thanks - can't get that video to play though Sad
Post #301145 Sun May 29 2011 3:21pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
chris mc



Member Since: 03 Sep 2010
Location: Dundee
Posts: 950
Scotland 2011 Range Rover Sport TDV8 Autobiography Stornoway Grey

Supacat wrote:
thanks - can't get that video to play though Sad


Strange worked fine for me when I bought one.

What you want to do is get a "pincer" or terminal driver or something else small flat and blunt if you are not confident using a pincer and insert it at the top right corner before the curve of the oval ( the left side of the bend) and coax the badge hook out, then work your way round in clockwise direction on the other three hooks. This will release the badge, the replacement one will have no hooks and is secured using silicone sealant.
Post #301158 Sun May 29 2011 5:03pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Post Reply
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 1
All times are GMT

Jump to  
<  Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2005-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
RRSPORT.CO.UK RSS Feed - All Forums

Switch to Mobile site