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.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B49Q8ZKS?...


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!