Tesla Model Y Steering Wheel to Yoke Swap 2017-2022 (10 easy steps!)

Hi everyone! Below is the link to the steering yoke I bought & installed in my Tesla Model Y. Initial thoughts: it has a great build quality, largely Tesla stamped and barcoded parts, can be odd backing in a trailer or emergency correcting in snow or similarly slippery conditions, but honestly the vast majority of the time I find it's either equally as functional or nicer than the wheel. The wider base makes one-handed turning easier and requires less effort, encourages hand to be at 9 & 3 o'clock positions, gives an even simpler and more open view of front, allows more airflow for front vents, if you do install a dashboard screen it gives you a great unobstructed view to see it. As far as longevity, all of the components are all the OEM ones from my factory wheel so there's really not much to break or go wrong from this yoke besides the cast aluminum frame and 'leather' wrap.

Here's a simplified version of the steps necessary to do the swap:
1. Turn car off, ensure steering position is centered at 0° of turn
2. Remove airbag via to 2 side holes with small screwdriver/steel wire & unplug yellow connector on right side
3. Remove brownish/purplish connector on left side for steering controls & heat
4. Bracing steering wheel unbolt center bolt to steering column, smack wheel to crack free and remove
5. Unscrew, unsnap, unplug control harness, air bag bracket, and gently pop off entire steering wheel forward panel from existing steering wheel & yoke
6. Plug in, screw, snap into new yoke the components & panels from the old wheel (if your yoke is carbon fiber or some material other than stock oem, then only swap the cords, harness, and modules, but leave the panels for the look)
7. Center new yoke onto steering column in exactly the same position as wheel was and bolt back down (my Model 3/Y manufacturer torque spec is 42 ft-lbs, BUT yours may be DIFFERENT, look yours up or ask your local Tesla dealer - I went off of what the tech said)
8. Plug both steering wheel controls/heater connector & air bag connector back in
9. Firmly reseat airbag/hown assembly onto steering wheel (the horn will sound, be courteous - don't do it at night ;) )
10. Try it out!

[cdavidhord]

The yoke has been an absolute pleasure on our Model S. Much more comfortable to use and looks great.

[kclaptraffic]

As a long time body man I cannot stress enough the importance of disconnecting the positive 12v battery cable before removing the airbag, that is a bomb in your hand that is active if the 12v circuit has power. It takes 2 minutes to remove the top panel in the frunk and disconnect it.

[sham]

Very Detailed with the explanation, Thank you.. Waiting on my yoke to arrive and will definitely use your video as reference for the install.

[emotopdx]

I just installed one of these and there are two things that no one ever mentions but are important, firstly, watch out for the heated flat cable that comes out of the yoke lower housing so as not to pierce it with the faceplate alignment points that go into the bottom of the wheel and second, I prefer to tuck the main black wire looms down under the plastic flanges so they don't get pinched inside the horn bracket when horn is pressed down. There is room for them in there, just careful not to pinch them under flange when putting the bolts in. Thanks for your very detailed instructions and clear images.

[Sam-qrzh]

Very good information. I will be replacing mine too. Many thanks 👍👍

[labatomi]

Got ahead of myself. Ripped of the steering wheel and messed up the clock spring and unspooled the whole thing. Now I have to wait until new years for a replacement. Great.

[ReeisLive]

I got the two pins to release and the air bag cover lifted but it won't detach from off the steering wheel. Not like yours just came right off. What do you think it is?

[raleedy]

I think I’ll wait for steering by wire. The yoke needs a highly variable ratio to work effectively.

[Paul-ifjq]

Please remove the brown/red clip as well, it very important to remove the yellow and brown/red plugs before you remove the steering you could pull out the ribbons that control steering ....and that will be 350 bucks

[yevgenikovelman]

Thanks Rob, just replaced mine this morning, vegan garbage ripped at 52K miles. One update, the bottom clip wouldn’t release for me, had to wiggle it more and use both holes to release the airbag

[emanuelramirez]

What type of bit did you need to take off the steering wheel??

[supermandoan]

Thank for the video rob. Quick question. How long it take to receive your yok wheel since you place order from hansshow?

[sinanariman]

Do you not have to disconnect the battery if you are reinstalling the same air bag?

[mte]

What torque did you tighten the steering wheel?

[madfoxgirl]

This upgrade, is it going to effect the warranty from tesla?

[jeffbrent]

You should have made the rest of the 24 minute video - you just fuckin with that wire in the steering column.. then ended it 😂

[wrightwells]

You were lucky not to have triggered the airbag, you need to also disconnect the 12v battery!! As well as turning the car off.

[teo]

Dato che hai fatto una fatica immane per svitare la vite del volante, non pensi che sarebbe stati meglio far fare il lavoro ad un professionista? E lo hai riavvitato con la stessa forza? Non credo... E poi per smontare l'airbag devi staccare anche la batteria. È pericolosissimo quello che hai fatto