How to change a CSL steering wheel Video

[Mark CSL]

Hope this helps

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii14/markcsl/th_UVS080331-002_xvid.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/ii14/markcsl/?action=view&current=UVS080331-002_xvid.flv)

[Gastro]

That is great - thanks for that... :notworthy:

[Optimus_CSL]

Likewise Mark, many thanks, maybe even give it a go myself after that master class! :notworthy:

[Mark CSL]

Likewise Mark, many thanks, maybe even give it a go myself after that master class! :notworthy:

I dont know abut master class but you will see how BMW rip you off :thumbs:

[david]

cool, I like it with your scotish accent.... :thumbs:

that remember's me back in 76->80 when I was a kid living in Peterhead and later in Aberdeen.... damm, it's so fare.... and what good time I had as a kid in scotland.. :bigcry:

[Mark CSL]

cool, I like it with your scotish accent.... :thumbs:

that remember's me back in 76->80 when I was a kid living in Peterhead and later in Aberdeen.... damm, it's so fare.... and what good time I had as a kid in scotland.. :bigcry:

Thanks
i live in the middle of glasgow and edinburgh
So i get a bit of both cultures :hahaha:
Polite Edinburgh and Ned Glasow :hahaha:

[NZ_M3]

I might just add to this DIY if you don't mind Mark.

1. Disconnect the battery before you remove the airbag (no chance of the airbag warning light coming on) - if you don't disconnect the battery make sure you DON"T TURN ON THE IGNITION OR ANYTHING ELECTRICAL whilst the airbag is disconnected.

2. The Torque spec for the steering wheel bolt is 62.5Nm or 46ft-lb - best to torque this up to spec if you have a torque wrench.

3. Becareful when you pull the steering wheel off, sometimes the clock spring (the black plastic thing behind the steering wheel) can fall off ... if it falls off it's a pain in the ass to wind back together (usually requires buying a new clock spring from the dealer (very expensive).

4. To release the airbag you have to poke the screw driver on both sides of the steering wheel (I find 2'OClock position pointing about 20 degrees downwards is the best angle to release the spring clip).

[Mark CSL]

NZ_M3
I dont mind every little helps :thumbs:

[sailorbaz]

Will be looking at doing this at the weekend Mark, cheers for that.

Any recommendations on changing the plastics facia and paddles over? I can do the paddles no bother I am sure, just the plastics I am worried about. Don't want to mark them, I'm sure they are easy enough though.

Cheers in advance,
Baz

[sailorbaz]

New steering wheel fitted, BOOM! No bother, but without that video I wouldn't have had a CLUE how to remove the Airbag, cheers for that folks.

[danp]

Trying to get the airbag out to fix my flappy paddles .. but just cant seem to find the springs with the screwdriver...

Seem to have the screwdrivers behind the airbag as it comes forward a little when I lever it a bit.. but obv that's not the way to get it out!

Have read these threads..

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4098&highlight=airbag+removal

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=747&highlight=airbag+removal

and also saw this on youtube, looks like the same arrangement?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSYCOo_revw

Looks easy but I just don't have the knack!

From reading the threads and looking at the vids I should be:

- coming in from 2 o'clock position with a flathead screwdriver
- blade of the screwdriver horizontal
- pointing it slightly at the dash

Any more tips pls?!

Or any airbag popping experts in Southampton, Basingstoke, Portsmouth area-ish mind me popping by for your expertise, will buy you a beer!

Chs, Dan

:banghead:

[lawsy]

Trying to get the airbag out to fix my flappy paddles .. but just cant seem to find the springs with the screwdriver...

Seem to have the screwdrivers behind the airbag as it comes forward a little when I lever it a bit.. but obv that's not the way to get it out!

Have read these threads..

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4098&highlight=airbag+removal

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=747&highlight=airbag+removal

and also saw this on youtube, looks like the same arrangement?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSYCOo_revw

Looks easy but I just don't have the knack!

From reading the threads and looking at the vids I should be:

- coming in from 2 o'clock position with a flathead screwdriver
- blade of the screwdriver horizontal
- pointing it slightly at the dash

Any more tips pls?!

Or any airbag popping experts in Southampton, Basingstoke, Portsmouth area-ish mind me popping by for your expertise, will buy you a beer!

Chs, Dan

:banghead:

Angle back with your screwdriver as if you angle forward it misses:thumbs: