how to install the Steering wheel (Wood Trim)
03-03-2007, 11:37 AM
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My Ride: My Ride: E60 523i 2006
Exterior: Titanium gray / 19" (8.5) star spoke 128 wheels tire size (245/35) ///M5 Kit.
Interior: Beige Dakota Leather with Dark Poplar Wood Trim
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Hi, I want to change my steering wheel Trim from the (Black Plastic Trim) to the wooden Trim, and also the gear, I want to change it from the silver trim to the wooden trim, can any buddy help me, and show me how can i Do It My Self ? 
03-03-2007, 05:54 PM
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You need to remove the airbag to get acess the trim acess.
Instructions: replacing_steering_wheel.pdf
Instructions: replacing_steering_wheel.pdf
03-04-2007, 06:03 AM
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Exterior: Titanium gray / 19" (8.5) star spoke 128 wheels tire size (245/35) ///M5 Kit.
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Originally Posted by Alex.br' post='398209' date='Mar 3 2007, 09:54 PM
Ohhh I didn?t expect that? Lot?s of work, and how about changing the gear trim
!! Do I have to remove the Engine loooooool 
, Just kidding, and Thank you very much for the attachment. 
03-05-2007, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ehoo' post='398310' date='Mar 4 2007, 10:03 AM
Ohhh I didn?t expect that? Lot?s of work, and how about changing the gear trim !! Do I have to remove the Engine loooooool , Just kidding, and Thank you very much for the attachment.
!! Do I have to remove the Engine loooooool , Just kidding, and Thank you very much for the attachment. Regarding to the shifter, BMW has a wooden one that you can buy and replace the stock one by pulling the shifter up (very hard). Then you insert and push the wooden shifter back in.
03-06-2007, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by lcc014' post='398713' date='Mar 5 2007, 12:10 PM
I did not know that BMW has a wooden steering wheel trim available. I just bought the silver trim to replace the original black trim on the steering wheel. Here is what I did: http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...2&hl=lcc014
Regarding to the shifter, BMW has a wooden one that you can buy and replace the stock one by pulling the shifter up (very hard). Then you insert and push the wooden shifter back in.
Regarding to the shifter, BMW has a wooden one that you can buy and replace the stock one by pulling the shifter up (very hard). Then you insert and push the wooden shifter back in.
Thanks alot, thats really help.
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Originally Posted by ehoo' post='398098' date='Mar 3 2007, 03:37 PM
Hi, I want to change my steering wheel Trim from the (Black Plastic Trim) to the wooden Trim, and also the gear, I want to change it from the silver trim to the wooden trim, can any buddy help me, and show me how can i Do It My Self ?
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My Ride: 2005 525i : Alpine White, Steptronic, Black Interior with Amethyst Leather & Popular Grain Brown, 17" 122-Style Rims, Adaptive Bi-Xenon Headlights, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Advanced A/C, Sports Steering Wheel, Electrically Adjustable Steering Column, Extended Lighting Package, PDC, Sliding Armrest, Bus Navi, Hi-Fi Sound System (MP3 DVDs), CD Changer, Rear Sunshades..
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they are available in all bmw dealer, but you may have to order them as they may not be in stock because they are relatively new...
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Originally Posted by madoon' post='401877' date='Mar 12 2007, 02:55 PM
they are available in all bmw dealer, but you may have to order them as they may not be in stock because they are relatively new...
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I am going ot the dealer today to complete the sterring wheel trim piece upgrade. I will find out the colors of the wood...wish me luck. SO the trim is easy to replace for a not to handy guy? thanks
03-19-2007, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by DINAN530i' post='404579' date='Mar 19 2007, 11:40 AM
I am going ot the dealer today to complete the sterring wheel trim piece upgrade. I will find out the colors of the wood...wish me luck. SO the trim is easy to replace for a not to handy guy? thanks
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