How to Remove the Steering Wheel in a 2014–2017 Honda Odyssey

Now we're going to remove the steering wheel from this 2014 Honda Odyssey — you can refer to my previous video on how to remove the airbag. First step on the steering wheel is this 14 millimeter bolt: run it off, press the clip and pull the plug out, then wiggle the wheel back and forth till it comes loose.

What you'll need

  • An impact gun with a 14mm socket
  • Gloves

Step 1: Run off the 14mm center bolt

The airbag is already out of this wheel — see the airbag removal video for that part. Put the impact gun with the 14mm socket on the center bolt and run it off.

Steering wheel of a 2014–2017 Honda Odyssey with the airbag already removed

Impact gun with 14mm socket on the steering wheel center bolt

Step 2: Press the clip and pull the switch plug out

We've got the plug here — just press this clip and pull the plug out of the wheel. That's the wiring for the wheel switches.

Pressing the clip and pulling the steering-wheel switch plug out

Step 3: Wiggle the wheel back and forth until it breaks free

My method is just to wiggle it back and forth till it comes loose. Grab the wheel and work it side to side to break it free from the splines on the column shaft.

GIF: wiggling the wheel loose and lifting it off the steering column

Wiggling the steering wheel side to side to break it free from the splines

Step 4: Lift the wheel off and unplug the airbag plug from the clock spring

You can just lift the wheel straight off the column. We've also got this airbag plug holding it from the clock spring — unplug that as the wheel comes away.

Wheel lifted off the column — unplugging the airbag plug from the clock spring

Step 5: The wheel is out

It's that easy — the steering wheel is removed. Behind it you'll see the splined column shaft and the clock spring housing. Installation is these steps in reverse — slide the wheel onto the splines straight, then torque the center bolt down.

Removed steering wheel with the exposed steering column behind it

What to check on the replacement

  • Controls: press every button on the wheel — cruise and audio controls that don't click or feel dead are a red flag.
  • Leather condition: check for peeling, cracking, or heavy wear where your hands sit at 9 and 3.
  • Airbag clips: make sure the airbag mounting clips and frame in the center aren't broken, since the airbag has to snap back in.
  • Splines: look at the center hub splines for damage that would keep the wheel from seating straight.

We pull and test Honda steering wheels regularly — browse our used OEM steering wheels here. Every one is photographed as-is so you can see the exact condition before you buy.

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