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01-09-2013, 01:56 PM | #815 |
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Just a guess, but was it not correctly placed on the column? I'd have to re-read the first posts in here, but I know on my old Subaru (on which I did an STi wheel swap), the wheel pushed on to a toothed spline, and you had to line it up correctly. So maybe it was installed "off" by just a little bit?
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03-04-2013, 02:02 PM | #819 |
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Quick question for you guys... I recently got a Mtech steering wheel in the mail - airbag included. How can I take off the airbag on a steering wheel that's already detached? I tried looking for clips to take off the airbag, but don't see them... And i don't want to just pry the airbag off - for fear of breaking something. Thanks in advance!
EDIT: ok... i realized this was a silly question. Once i started playing w/ the wheels, i realized that you just need to find those holes. For you guys who have a hard time finding those holes - refer to the picture below!! I've deliberately opened the hole just a little bit and took the picture as quickly as i can lol. If you look at the picture below, that hole is where you'll stick your screwdriver in to release those retaining clips. If you get one side of the airbag off and the other side is being stubborn (like mine was), I would encourage you to just clip the airbag back in and start on the other side... that's what i did, and it came out without a problem. Don't force anything! Make sure you get the clip and the airbag will pop out by itself... no need to pull hard or anything like that. Good luck! Last edited by SE3P_to_E90; 03-05-2013 at 08:02 AM.. |
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03-05-2013, 12:58 PM | #820 |
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The original post in the OP should really be updated with a few things:
- the location of the slots up above - the different location of the airbag clips if coming from a non-sport wheel - and the problem with one of the hub's clips that require sanding down to fit if swapping from a non-sport wheel to an msport/m3 wheel: (refer to my thread here or post #774 in this thread and post #527 in this thread. Thanks!
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03-21-2013, 01:48 AM | #821 |
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Thanks a lot for the DIY guide. I would appreciate if anyone can help me on this. My car has a heated non sport steering wheel. I am looking to replace it with the M steering wheel. Since mine is heated, is there a plug inside the steering wheel? And what do I do with the plug? Just leave it hanging inside the M steering wheel? Thanks again.
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03-21-2013, 07:46 AM | #822 | |
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03-21-2013, 08:35 AM | #823 |
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nice write-up and pics, but 3 hours!?!?!? Holy S...
I've done this twice in 15 minutes each time....
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03-21-2013, 11:37 AM | #824 |
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I'm with you 100%. First install was 20 minutes... second install was 30 minutes because I was taking my time and showing someone how to do everything. next install should be 15minutes.
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03-21-2013, 03:17 PM | #825 |
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I understand that I cannot retrofit the heated function to the M steering. I just wanna know what to do with the heated wires and plug for my existed non-sport heated steering wheel? Should I just leave them in the steering column or is there a way to remove them completely? Thanks again.
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03-21-2013, 03:53 PM | #826 | |
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03-22-2013, 08:26 AM | #828 | |
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Remember, take your time, don't force anything. If anything, I would Practice on the steering wheel you're about to install. Make sure you play with those retention clips, and get comfortable before you remove the airbag. If the airbag is being difficult, you're probably doing something wrong. I practiced on my Mtech steering wheel (screwdriver to retention clips) before I attempted to take everything off. Also, when you plug everything back, make sure you plug your key in and turn on your headligths. that way, when you plug the battery back in, you won't short circuit anything. shouldn't be a problem, but just in case. |
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04-05-2013, 04:39 PM | #829 |
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Helpful, thanks OP!
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04-05-2013, 09:29 PM | #830 |
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Just used this DIY. So helpful. Appreciated.
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04-06-2013, 10:50 PM | #831 |
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THIS! Swapped on an M3 wheel last night
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09-05-2013, 04:44 PM | #832 |
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Anyone planning this mod may find this video helpful:
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09-08-2013, 09:31 AM | #833 |
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Just bought an MTech wheel to replace my normal sports wheel today
It was actually hard to find the Mtech wheel with the perforated leather like OP has but I eventually found a used one on ebay in good condition bought from a guy in Germany and it should be here by next week, i'll post a before picture here and an after picture once I install the new wheel. if you look closely you can see the rubber on the wheel is peeling on the sides by the buttons .. apparently this happens to many owners? Since i'm OCD it bothered the hell out of me, fortunately the MTech wheels don't peel like that |
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09-13-2013, 03:34 PM | #834 |
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My project this weekend. M3 Steering Wheel with DCT paddles replacing Sport Steering Wheel with Steptronic paddles.
I will be PlastiDipping my trim which is peeling. That may take some time OK just wanted to join in. |
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10-19-2013, 07:57 PM | #835 |
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Thanks to this thread saved myself 150$ and gained experience that I can use the rest of my life much appreciated. Took 1 1/2 hours. Used 2 different screw drivers, pliers, a wrench and a power drill for the 16mm bolt. Most difficult part for me was getting the airbag off. YouTube videos and rehearsing where my screwdriver should be hitting in my new wheel helped alot. Thanks again!!
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10-24-2013, 04:15 PM | #836 |
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Hey,
So if I have a full wheel shipped (airbag, buttons and trim) as one peice, it should be even easier to do this? I just need to take off the current wheel (non sport), disconnect airbage and wires, then simply put the new wheel on? Just put on the airbag pins, screew in the wheel, connect to airbag and lock it into place? thats it? |
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