Steering Wheel (Odd Outlines)

EatTheGlass · 09-12-2007, 12:18 PM

This is probably a stupid question, so I apologize ahead of time. My steering wheel has these odd outlines in the center where the airbag is. It just doesnt look right to me, I assume its related to the airbag but I guess I'm just curious if they are all that way. Anyone know what I'm referring to??

007Tacoma · 09-12-2007, 12:51 PM

Those are the lines where the plastic is perferrated on the other side. In the event of deployment, the airbag would rip the plastic at these points. Manufacturers put them on the outside on older models, but now they are trying to hide them. Unfortunately it pulls a little bit at the plastic under the pressure. That strains the plastic and causes the lines that you see. I have them too.

HyTrojan · 09-12-2007, 04:54 PM

Got them too

Spacedude · 09-12-2007, 05:36 PM

Me too. I wonder if their cars have this.

SR5TaComa24 · 09-12-2007, 05:37 PM

haha i have em too.

Zrlee · 09-12-2007, 05:42 PM

my 08 as well

rhoppas · 09-12-2007, 06:26 PM

At least on my 07 DC you can also see a slight outline on the passenger side where the airbag will rip through the plastic. I hadn't noticed it on my steering wheel until you guys brought it up.

pb2themax · 09-20-2007, 07:37 PM

There are also some spots on the sides of the air bag area where the steering wheel controls would be, if you had that option. It's normal.

007Tacoma · 09-21-2007, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pb2themax

There are also some spots on the sides of the air bag area where the steering wheel controls would be, if you had that option. It's normal.

I wish I had them

09-12-2007, 12:18 PM	#1
EatTheGlass Junior Member Joined: Sep 2007, #2677 Posts: 3 08 Prerunner SR5 2008 Double Cab Automatic	Steering Wheel (Odd Outlines) This is probably a stupid question, so I apologize ahead of time. My steering wheel has these odd outlines in the center where the airbag is. It just doesnt look right to me, I assume its related to the airbag but I guess I'm just curious if they are all that way. Anyone know what I'm referring to??

09-12-2007, 12:51 PM	#2
007Tacoma Moderator; TW Moderator Joined: Jan 2007, #643 Location: San Antonio, Texas Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 5,822 08 PreRunner SR5 DoubleCab LongBed BSP 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L TacomaWorld.com Sticker, URD True Cold Air Intake, Debadged, Blackened Headlight Mod, 30% Window Tint, Access LE Tonneau, Bed Mat, OEM Daytime Running Lights + On/Off Switch, Fogs-On-Anytime Mod, Alternating Turn-Signal Mod, Canvas Seat Covers, Pioneer Stereo, iPod Connection, PAC steering wheel remote, Homemade Bike Rack (4 bikes), Firestone Destination ATs 265/75R16, TRD Suspension Upgrade	Those are the lines where the plastic is perferrated on the other side. In the event of deployment, the airbag would rip the plastic at these points. Manufacturers put them on the outside on older models, but now they are trying to hide them. Unfortunately it pulls a little bit at the plastic under the pressure. That strains the plastic and causes the lines that you see. I have them too. __________________ 007Tacoma is currently out of the forum and on vacation. If you would like to leave a message for 007, do so here: beep

09-12-2007, 04:54 PM	#3
HyTrojan Junior Member Joined: Feb 2007, #895 Location: South Louisiana, 2007 Tacoma reg. cab, auto, silver streak mica Posts: 11	re: Got them too

09-12-2007, 05:37 PM	#5
SR5TaComa24 Carolina Alliance: Sunshine State Division Joined: Sep 2007, #2596 Location: Florida's Best Kept Secret Posts: 65 07 SR5 Prerunner Black 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 4.0 L	haha i have em too. __________________ '07 (Black Max) Black Sand Pearl 4Dr. 2Wd. V6 4.0L BestTruckEver "MOD'S UNDER CONSTRUCTION"

09-12-2007, 05:42 PM	#6
Zrlee Carolina Alliance Joined: Sep 2007, #2662 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 20 08' Tacoma Access Cab PreRunner 4cyl. 2008 Access Cab Manual 4cyl. Tinted windows, Rubber Tacoma Bed Mat, Clarion 7" Head unit, Rubber Tacoma Floor Mats, Tacoma Entry Guards, Cruiser Alloy Wheels	my 08 as well __________________ 08' Tacoma Pre-Runner, Access Cab, Clarion Double Din 7" Screen. Tinted Windows, Tacoma Bed Mat, Rubber Floor Mats, Entry Guards, Cruiser Alloy Wheels.

09-12-2007, 05:36 PM	#4
Spacedude Member Joined: Aug 2007, #2353 Location: Campbell, CA. Age: 55 Posts: 62 2007 PreRunner TRD Off-Road Indigo 2007 Access Cab Automatic 4L V6 Bed mat, Access Limited Edition tonneau cover, DeeZee Elite nerf bars, AVS Bugflector II, Toyota aluminum skid plate, Toyota TRD seat covers.	Me too. I wonder if their cars have this.

09-12-2007, 06:26 PM	#7
rhoppas Northern Alliance Ally Joined: Aug 2007, #2564 Location: Topeka, KS Gender: Male Posts: 883 07 Double Cab V6 TRD Sport Tow 2007 Double Cab Automatic V6 Viper alarm, Hunter4x4 Bull Bar, 6" Pro Comp Off-Road lights, extra set of bed D-rings, Chrome exhaust tip, Metra Ipod/MP3 adapter, Garmin GPS, CarriageWorks grill, Maglite mounted to driver seat, 9" Stubbie Antenna, WeatherTech floor liners	At least on my 07 DC you can also see a slight outline on the passenger side where the airbag will rip through the plastic. I hadn't noticed it on my steering wheel until you guys brought it up.

09-20-2007, 07:37 PM	#8
pb2themax Mod Master Joined: Dec 2006, #500 Posts: 386 TRD Sport 4x4 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0	There are also some spots on the sides of the air bag area where the steering wheel controls would be, if you had that option. It's normal. __________________ My 05 Tacoma CarDomain

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