Owner: Tony Yadram
Year: 2005
Model: Altima
Color: Lambo Green
Trim: SE-R
Community Member Credit: EddyMaxx
I was looking to replace the steering wheel on my 1998 4thgen Nissan Maxima. I looked at various options and came across an 8thgen steering wheel that fits perfectly and literally plug-n-play (for the fitment and airbag wiring). It feels and looks much better than the regular 4thgen steering wheel. It’s also a flat-bottom steering wheel.
Overall, I’m very happy with the results. It took me about 45-minutes to get everything set up and installed. The cruise control wiring is optional but does require additional wiring if you want to retain the ones on the 8thgen steering wheel. You also need to ensure you get the steering wheel with regular cruise control, not intelligent cruise control.
You need to attached the horn wire into the airbag as noted below.
Disconnect the airbag connector on a 4th-generation Nissan Maxima. To do this, take off the plastic cover and cut the airbag plug as much as possible. Alternatively, you can obtain a replacement connector from a previously deployed airbag if you wish to keep yours intact for resale.
Step 2: Gently separate the white wires. Among them, you will find two distinct colors: one is red, and the other is brown.
Step 3: Connect the red wire to the yellow wire, and similarly, join the blue wire to the brown wire. Secure these connections by soldering them and then insulate with tape.
Credit: Noah Vella
I had trouble finding a decent OEM type option so I hope this helps a few people out. I was originally going to wrap the chrome black but it actually matches the e-brake button, Nissan emblem and door handles so I think I’ll keep it chrome.
Shift knob:
You can find these on online (eBay) between $15.00 to $20.00 shipped from China. The common search words are “6 Speed Gear Shift Knob For Nissan X-Trail T30 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 07″.
You will need this adapter:
Community Member Credit: Kristian Abrams
The installation was very simple. Just take off the rail brackets that attach the seat to the floor of the car and weld those on the rails of the Recaro.
Community Member Credit: Justin Funck
Notes: