How to remove white steering wheel cover

I know some people have masked the steering wheel and used Plastidip to color that area black. I believe there are kits with other colors available in Japan, so the documentation must be available somewhere, assuming the US wheel is the same. I know some ountries have a leather wrapped wheel, for instance.

 

Here is the Google Translate of one link I remember.
Google Translate
Original Site: PRIUS専用品｜JUST FIT - 車種専用品シリーズ

 

The first translated link might help. I do not speak Japanese either. I belioeve there are some Gen 3 users that can get JDM parts from Japan. Maybe they can help.

Or, this may be it. stylemarket | Rakuten Global Market: Black panel set SY-P11/ console tray interior panel instrument panel dress-up decoration custom black for exclusive use of the YAC (yak) 50 system prius

From the translated link:

Features

• ● Designed exclusively for fitting the interior.
• ● Console panel · Console tray panel · Shift panel · Handle panel 4 point set.
• ● Easy installation just paste with double-sided tape.
• ● Refresh interior decoration with chic black luster, directing luxury.

※ E grade car can not be installed.

* It can not be installed simultaneously with SY - P8.

※ Simultaneous installation with SY-P9 is not possible.

Part number: SY-P11
Item name: 50 series Prius black panel set Package size: H180 × W550 × D250 (mm)
Color: Black
JAN: 4979969010718
Price: Open price (manufacturer's suggested retail price, tax excluded)

 

Mario-V, I sent you a PM, it seems that its screwed on and you have to remove the entire steering wheel, I found these two pics of a salvage yard pull of the piece, it would be easiest to wait for a third party part

 

Hi Mario, where did you end up ordering as it sounds like you did not want to go the DIY route, keep in mind some of the japan stuff is for right hand drive

 

The buttons on the wheel are different in Japan, for instance.

 

For those interested in purchasing Prius accessories from Japan, I suggest googling for Rakuten. The site will do the JPY to USD conversion for you.

 

Have you or anyone else had experience using that service? I'm interested in buying a couple things.

 

I just ordered some side moldings. It's not entirely clear if they will fit, but they are less than $60 USD, so I thought I'd take a change. Google Suzuki Motors Rakuten. They are listed as door edge protectors, and they come in white, silver, black, red Maika metallic, blue, and dark blue. I got silver ones.

 

Has anyone figured out how to remove the steering wheel yet? I can only find posts related to 3rd gen and before... 4th gen appears to be different, there is a removable panel on the right side by the cruise control but i dont see a clip or anything on the other side to be able to release the air bag cover.... Anyone had success?

 

I expect @sfv41901 and his crew at Hybrid Pit may have ideas...

 

I Think I have the TIS diagrams, but its pretty involved for something that involves airbags

Check out this link if you're just interested in bottom garish
Car Steering Wheel Panel Garnish Cover Trim for Toyota Prius Xw50 2015-2017 | eBay

Black Steering Wheel Appliqué | Page 2 | PriusChat

 

I worked it out. There are 3 holes on the back side of the wheel that you have to insert a flat head screwdriver into, inside are spring clips that when compressed will release the airbag.
After the airbag is removed you can access all of the inner components of the steering wheel including trim pieces etc.

 

What's under the white trim, would it look ok with it removed altogether, or does it cover some unsightly part of the wheel ?

 

it covers the frame of the wheel

 

A professional wrapper could wrap the white pieces in place. I would assume the cost would be less than $100.