[x300] First time XJ8 Owner has some questions

Purchased a 2001 XJ8-Carnival Red in Septemeber-most gorgeous car I
have ever owned-I would like to replace steering wheel with a VDP
wood version, and have seem a few on Ebay. Any other sources? Also
what would the dealer charge to swap the wheels? Also, where can I
buy the VDP overhead console with the wood trim, as mine is plain?
Last question: Where’s my radio’s scan button? Thanks!–
Tomcatxj
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In reply to a message from Tomcatxj sent Thu 2 Dec 2004:

The wheel is pretty easy to swap,extend and lower the steering
wheel,disconnect the battery,wait 10mn,remove the 2 Torx bolts on
the back of the steering wheel plastic cover (you have to turn the
wheel for the Torx to be at the 12 position),disconnect the air bag
connectors and the steering control and remove the steering wheel
center nut.

Swap the cover and controls to the new wheel and you’re done.

The wood trim on the overhead console is a ‘‘stand alone’’ piece,
just remove you plastic one and put the wood on.–
The original message included these comments:

what would the dealer charge to swap the wheels? Also, where can I
buy the VDP overhead console with the wood trim, as mine is plain?


luc noel
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