Toyota Steering Wheel Upgrade - DIY Add Volume Buttons the Easy Way

This DIY video is geared toward 4th Gen 4Runner Owners who have the basic steering wheel like I did. Without any wiring, you can grab the volume buttons and airbag from another 4Runner and swap them out with just 2 tools!

What you need:
Steering wheel buttons
Steering wheel dead plate
New Air bag that fits steering wheel

Tools:
Socket wrench
10mm
T30 Torx

Estimated time to do:
30 min

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I'm just a normal guy and I am not a trained mechanic. I like to make interesting car mods and show you how I've gone about it, but I can't promise that anything I show you will work for your particular car, or that you won't harm yourself, someone else, your car or warranty doing it. Please be safe, be responsible and unless you know what you're doing, speak to a qualified mechanic. I assume no liability for property damage or injury as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use the information provided at your own risk.

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0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Tools needed
1:07 - Step 1: Disconnect Power
1:47 - Step 2: Remove Plastic Covers x2
2:16 - Step 3: Remove T30 Bolt x2
2:26 - Step 4: Disconnect Airbag
2:54 - Step 5: Swap Volume & Airbag
4:27 - Step 6: Test & Enjoy!
5:38 - Outro

[tyleredwards]

I just got my first taco! She's an 06 one owner in amazing condition. High miles (300k) but the chassis was replaced and pretty much everything else. In my eyes it's a brand new truck considering how crazy reliable the engines are. I'm amazed at all the mods you can do for these to keep up with modern times. I can't wait to upgrade everything.

[dvjlex]

Thank you so much for your video i started to buy a steering wheel too but it was 300 plus tax so i went to a local salvage yard and i found a steering wheel air bag and the controls
It was only 35 dollars and i swapped it in less than 15 minutes i added axxes harness and made a pionner DMH 160-BT work great once again thank you so much

[ckcu]

Bravo 👏 and the look is OEM …great job

[dougmead]

Looks great in theory! I added the controls to my 2005 Toyota Tacoma, had to buy the modified airbag, original airbag wasn't for controls, and NOW had to change out the clock spring!
original clock spring didnt support stereo controls. I have the ASWC harness from Crutchfield and another harness to match my exsisting wires to a Kenwood stereo. All going in this week! Cant

[SwayzYY]

Can I do this to my 2003 toyota Camry? All the parts say 2004 and up on eBay

[Sci-Mon]

My 04 Highlander also comes pre wired. My local junkyard unfortunately doesn’t let you take airbags so I’ll have to try and sneak one out.

[encinobalboa]

Good job! I used this video to "downgrade" my leather wheel to a vinyl wheel. Rim is thicker and it is more rugged which suits my needs.

[Stanley-LP]

Now time to test the airbag! Just kidding, thanks for this video. Will definitely be doing this mod to my truck.

[Dubdubgarage]

Wow this really helped with my 4runner

[nchia]

It’s always great when the wiring is already done at the factory.

[Jager-ervc]

Tip: The “Mode” button is also a “Power On/Off” button. Press and Release to Power On. Press and Release to cycle through. Press and Hold to Power Off.

[Jemike]

Is there buttons for the other side of the Toyota Camry. I have an 06 and was thinking about installing them. Thank you!

[vachanaj]

how come the volume works without connection to any wire?

[erikfed]

What did you plug the new controls into? You skipped over that part.

[tria]

Buat Toyota Altis stereng wel kabel warna apa bosku?

[Mr.JellyTurtle]

Is this the case for the j95 prado can i just get a steering and hook it up or will the clock spring have to be changed?

[nomadic_hurd]

Thanks for this! Just did this with my 2007 Sequoia. The only problem now is my airbag light is on. The wheel and controls work fine, any idea what could he going on? 🤔

[toddfisher]

On my 2005 Tundra SR5, I have to unplug the cruise control and plug the volume button connector in. They bout use the same connector location. Did you run into this? I suppose I could re-pin or trace or splice the wires. Any ideas? Thanks

[timothyng]

Do you know if this can be done with a Series 100 Land Cruiser? Specifically, adding the buttons and airbag from a 2002 - 06 Land Cruiser to the steering wheel of a 1998 or 1999 Land Cruiser - and having the volume and control buttons work with an after-market Alpine double DIN head unit?

[bibliotecadelguerrero]

Could you plead upload the link from where you bought it, cause on ebay they usually sell the steering wheel but incomplete with no airbags