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