Steering wheel part

Apr 06, 2004 2 Replies
M

I just noticed I am missing a panel on the left side on my steering wheel (2000 camry). I have noticed hearing a squeaking for the past week or so when I turn, that must be where it was coming from. How would I go about getting a replacement panel? Can I order it off the internet or do I need to go to the dealer? The panel must have fallen off somewhere, I park the car on the street, but I have an alarm, and nothing else is missing, so I doubt anybody else has been in the car. I can take a pic and post it if that would be helpful.



Thanks


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D

The panel is probably just a cosmetic cover piece. Most common source of squeaking from the steering wheel would be the universal joint where the steering shaft enters the firewall at the bottom. Try a bit of oil there.

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J

That panel is an access point to the airbag (if fitted) and the hornpad screws. If your car has an airbag, I'd get a manual before messing around in there.

Any light squeking is most likely not a critical problem as in a steering shaft bearing, but rather usually the horn contact runningon the ring which appears to live under the horn pad. Details on how to remove the pad are in the w/shop manual (Haynes etc)

They can get noisy for short periods.

In the long run if folks want to work on their car, a manual is virtually mandatory.

Jason

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