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Will a 2007 sport airbag fit a 2003 sport wheel?

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Old 05-10-2012, 02:13 AM
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Hi guys i lm looking to get a sport wheel for 2003 e60 what i wanted to know was will a 2007 airbag fit a 2003 sport wheel? If so it it straight forward thanks
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I believe the 2007 airbag will need a different baseplate for it. The baseplate locates inside the steering wheel and a 2004 (pre 09/2005) airbags, baseplates etc. are different.
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Thanks for the reply mate

I know the steering at the bottom where it sits is different from i think 2005 onwards

Can any one confirm the airbag question or have a pics or experience with this
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Thanks for the reply mate

I know the steering at the bottom where it sits is different from i think 2005 onwards

Can any one confirm the airbag question or have a pics or experience with this
I did it on mine. Just change the base plate and it fits. See this thread
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