no that's just an urban myth.
you would need to disconnect the airbag then pop off the horn pad and remove the airbag then unbolt the steering wheel.
You don't have an airbag
To remove the steering wheel on a 1996 Camaro, first disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent airbag deployment. Then, carefully pry off the airbag cover and remove the airbag connector. Next, use a steering wheel puller to remove the steering wheel bolt, and finally, pull the wheel off the steering column. Be sure to follow safety precautions, especially regarding the airbag system.
4 bolts are romoved from the backsode of the steering wheel. If airbag equipped remove airbag fuse first. Then remove airbag/ horn/ center assembly. Remove large nut from center of wheel, then pull wheel with steering wheel puller.
Looks like the center piece of the steering wheel pops out and the air bag pops.
To remove the steering wheel from a 2004 Mercury Monterey, first disconnect the negative battery cable to ensure safety. Next, remove the airbag by unscrewing the retaining screws on the back of the steering wheel, then carefully detach the airbag connector. Once the airbag is removed, use a steering wheel puller tool to remove the steering wheel by unscrewing the central nut and applying pressure with the puller. Finally, gently pull the steering wheel off the column.
To remove the steering wheel start by disconnecting the negative battery terminal to prevent accidental airbag deployment. Then remove the screws on the backside of the steering wheel to remove the airbag. Disconnect the airbag wiring connectors. Remove the steering column shaft nut and remove the steering wheel with a puller. Do not yank, hammer, pry the steering wheel off as this could result in steering shaft damage.
To remove the steering wheel on a 2001 Trans Am, first disconnect the battery to avoid any electrical issues. Next, remove the airbag by unscrewing the retaining bolts on the back of the steering wheel and carefully disconnecting the airbag connector. Once the airbag is removed, use a steering wheel puller to loosen the steering wheel by removing the center nut and pulling the wheel off the steering column. Make sure to note the alignment for reinstallation.
there should be a couple of bolts on the back side of your steering wheel that removes the front face and after you take that off there will be a large nut that will take off the rest of the steering wheel, but remember to disconnect the airbag before you remove the steering wheel cause you could set it off.
The airbag is located inside the black cover in the center of the steering wheel. Same piece you hit to sound the horn and it sperates from the steering wheel. Once that piece is off, Im not sure how to take the airbag out, as I only replaced my steering wheel. But, to get this piece off, there are two bolts on the backside of the steering wheel. Pop the hole covers off with a flathead screwdriver and remove bolts. Disconnect the wiring harnessess and the center piece is out. I hope this helps or, at the very least, gives you a place to start.
To remove the steering wheel from a Citroën C1, first disconnect the battery to ensure safety. Next, remove the airbag by unscrewing the bolts on the back of the steering wheel, then carefully disconnect the airbag connector. Once the airbag is removed, use a steering wheel puller to unscrew the central nut and pull the steering wheel off the column. Be cautious of the clock spring and ensure all connectors are properly handled during the process.
You always disconnect the battery before you take the airbag off. It is possible to have a spark when you unplug the airbag if you leave the battery hooked up. The same thing when you put it back . Reassemble the steering wheel before you hook the battery up.