NavarroOne

I've searched a ton of threads and cannot find what I need exactly. I have my new M-sport steering wheel with shiftbuttons and wiring kit in hand, and I have already installed the SAT shifter a long time ago + BMW have agreed to give me a new VO and code the shifter buttons once installed.

So now I'd like to replace the existing m-sport steering wheel. I would like to know whether I need special tools to pull the existing wheel off; and should I disconnect the battery before I touch the airbag. What other precautions are there, and is there a DIY out there somewhere?

My car is late 2007 LCI, no active steering, no steeringwheel heater.

Thanks in advance

nelson29

https://5series.net/forums/topic/700...steering+wheel

NavarroOne

Our omnipresent designated driver of flat Eric has done a great writeup indeed and I don't mind proceeding on the basis of that one. However if there is a DIY out there for changing an LCI Msport wheel to an Msport wheel with gearchanging buttons, I'd appreciate a pointer. Else I'll make one which I believe could be usefull for other LCI drivers who want to do a full upgrade from a standard autobox to the sportautomatic (SAT), complete with paddles on the steeringwheel.

RYNO311

Navarro,

Hit me up if the old wheel is in good shape and you want to sell it. I would have to see if the LCI would work on my pre LCI. The leather is worn on my old wheel and I am itching to buy a new one...

NavarroOne

Wheel's in great shape, will PM you with pics once I do the swap.

balbs

PM member schulrog. He maybe able to assist you since he has sold kits that make steptronic cars use the Msport wheel paddles.