Removing steering wheel?
09-24-2008, 06:42 AM
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Anyone have some pointers/instructions? I need to remove my steering wheel, and put it back on, I would appreciate any pointers or online/picture tutorials if they out there.
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09-24-2008, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='677079' date='Sep 24 2008, 09:42 AM
Anyone have some pointers/instructions? I need to remove my steering wheel, and put it back on, I would appreciate any pointers or online/picture tutorials if they out there.
Thanks!
Thanks!
10-03-2008, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='677326' date='Sep 24 2008, 03:25 PM
Which project are you working on Alex?
I wonder if removing the airbag will trigger a light of sorts?
10-03-2008, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='684699' date='Oct 3 2008, 02:46 PM
Thinking of switching my steering wheel for Sport one with round airbag. I have one on my 6er and I like the look and feel a lot better.
I've been interested in this mod for sometime now. I want a sportier steering wheel. I'm curious to hear your feedback in the process. I've had difficulty finding what fits a 2004. There appears to be some differences as to what fits certain year models.
10-03-2008, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='684699' date='Oct 3 2008, 03:46 PM
Thinking of switching my steering wheel for Sport one with round airbag. I have one on my 6er and I like the look and feel a lot better.
Also remember that cars built before 9/05 use a different mount than the later cars, so be careful when ordering from a dealer or buying off eBay.
10-03-2008, 12:11 PM
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Sorry Alex, I don't mean to hijack your thread ... 
@ fvicente With my car being a 2004, what options do I have for upgrading my steering wheel?
Originally Posted by fvicente' post='684706' date='Oct 3 2008, 02:55 PM
that was one of my first mods! keep in mind there are three versions of that wheel: the one in your 6, the MSport version with really thick thumbgrips, and the //M5 one which is the same as the Msport but with higher-grade leather and the tri-color stitching.
Also remember that cars built before 9/05 use a different mount than the later cars, so be careful when ordering from a dealer or buying off eBay.
Also remember that cars built before 9/05 use a different mount than the later cars, so be careful when ordering from a dealer or buying off eBay.
10-03-2008, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by fvicente' post='684706' date='Oct 3 2008, 02:55 PM
that was one of my first mods! keep in mind there are three versions of that wheel: the one in your 6, the MSport version with really thick thumbgrips, and the //M5 one which is the same as the Msport but with higher-grade leather and the tri-color stitching.
Also remember that cars built before 9/05 use a different mount than the later cars, so be careful when ordering from a dealer or buying off eBay.
Also remember that cars built before 9/05 use a different mount than the later cars, so be careful when ordering from a dealer or buying off eBay.
No problem Frank :-)
10-03-2008, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by TexaZ3' post='684724' date='Oct 3 2008, 04:18 PM
Did you trigger any lights on the dash after disconnecting all the stuff inside the steering wheel? (all the buttons and airbag assembly?)
No problem Frank :-)
No problem Frank :-)