Installation Instructions
Follow our expert guide to achieve a "OEM-factory" professional fit for your bespoke steering wheel cover.
- With hand-stitching experience: 1 hour
- No prior experience: 1.5 - 2.5 hours
Each Mewant custom steering wheel cover comes with the essential installation tools, including sewing needles, stitching thread, double-sided tape, and other accessories to help you install and hand-stitch the cover securely onto your steering wheel. A detailed installation manual is also included in the package.
If you need additional help installing your steering wheel cover, watch our video to see how to install the steering wheel cover with step-by-step guidance. You can also search Mewant Official on YouTube to find more installation videos for different vehicle makes and models. We regularly upload new tutorials covering custom steering wheel cover fitting, stitching, and installation.
If you still have questions after watching the installation tutorial, please contact the Mewant support team. We are happy to help with fitment, stitching, and installation questions for your custom steering wheel cover.
📌 Pre-Install Checklist
1. Package Inspection
Ensure you have: 1 cover, 2 threads, 2 needles, 1 double-sided adhesive, 1 trim tool, and 1 thimble.
2. ⚠️ DO NOT Remove Original Leather
Our covers are precision-engineered to be installed over your factory steering wheel leather.
3. Orientation Guide
The "F" label marks the Front (driver side), "B" indicates the Back (dashboard side).
4. Preliminary Fitment
Always dry-fit the cover first to confirm the alignment of spokes and markers before starting.
🛠️ Step-by-Step Installation
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Positioning & Alignment
Center your steering wheel. Starting from 12 o'clock, stretch the cover over the wheel. Symmetrically align the seams and ensure the "12 o'clock marker" (if applicable) is perfectly centered.
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Strategic Use of Double-Sided Tape
Adhesive is highly recommended for a tight, professional finish in these specific areas:
- Long Spokes (>5cm): Prevents the leather from sliding or twisting.
- Concave/Recessed Structures: As shown below, apply tape inside the curve to eliminate "hollow gaps" and air pockets.
⚠️ Pro Tip: Use tape sparingly to fix the position only. Over-taping will prevent the leather from moving naturally as you pull the stitches tight. -
Tuck the Extra Leather
Use the trim tool to push excess leather into the spoke gaps. For an easier tuck, you can slightly loosen the screws on the back of the steering wheel to widen the gaps.
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Hand-Stitching & Alignment Calibration
Thread the needle and start sewing. Important: Because the stitches are hand-finished and spoke lengths can vary slightly between front and back, do not just stitch blindly.
💡 Alignment Technique:As you sew, constantly check if the leather joints/seams and center markers are aligned. If you notice a potential misalignment ahead:
- To speed up one side: Skip a stitch (jump one stitch) on the longer side.
- To slow down one side: Pass the needle through the same stitch twice on the shorter side.
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Finishing the Knot
After completing a section, wind the thread 5-6 times on the inner side to create a secure knot. Cut the excess and tuck the tail out of sight using the trim tool.