loose steering wheel

Hi I know the above post is three years old and no one has replied! but I have the exact same problem as Scotto. does anyone know how to fix the above problem?

I had the same problem. I disconnected the negative lead (i think???) off the battery,then used a screwdriver to release the clips on the airbag module,these are accessed through two holes on the underside of the steering wheel,this was the trickiest thing as i it's difficult to know which way to prize the clips,once one side springs out the othersides easy.then lift the airbag to one side and you get access to the centre nut. I seem to think it was an odd size,maybe 14mm or 15 mm so amke sure you have plenty of sockets.Then when it's tightened just clip the bag back in and reconnect the battery lead. Leave it 10 mins to power everyhting up and then start the engine. Job done.

Loose steering wheel 

Thanks jtaw45 for quick reply will give it a go at the weekend

Been trying to track down the play I could feel in the steering. Had bought and fitted new suspension spring seats as they were a little suspect, but in the end turns out the steering wheel was loose. With so many people having the issue they must have left the factory like this - was there ever a recall, as this is surely a safety issue? By the way, according to vadis the steering wheel nut should be torqued to 40NM.

Thanks for the help. My S60 had the same problem and this saved me having to incur the cost of a visit to the garage.

Airbag/steering wheel removal 

Hi all. In spite of all the help here I'm still having problems getting the airbag detached. There seem to be two torx screws on the side of the steering wheel cover that I think people are saying have to be removed before attempting to prise open the clips holding the bag in. I just can't reach them, and engage the torx 30 that the screws are supposed to be. Am I on the3 right track? Should I bother with these two torx screws at the side, or ignore them and only try to slip the clips through the two holes at the back of the steering wheel? florian1

Removing the 3-spoke steering wheel on V70 MY07 

Guys, just found the guide. Have a look here (I take no responsibility for the link, or for the contents existing or being accurate over time, and apologize for solving the case if the forum won't accept useful links. :) ).