How to change a CSL steering wheel Video

**Mark CSL** · 31-03-2008, 04:51 PM

Hope this helps

31-03-2008, 08:18 PM

That is great - thanks for that...

Optimus_CSL · 01-04-2008, 10:47 AM

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

**Mark CSL** · 01-04-2008, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Optimus_CSL

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

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

david · 30-08-2008, 08:03 PM

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

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..

**Mark CSL** · 30-08-2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by david

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

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..

Thanks
i live in the middle of glasgow and edinburgh
So i get a bit of both cultures

Polite Edinburgh and Ned Glasow

NZ_M3 · 10-09-2008, 02:23 AM

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** · 10-09-2008, 10:53 AM

NZ_M3
I dont mind every little helps

sailorbaz · 04-05-2009, 08:57 AM

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 · 08-05-2009, 12:28 PM

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.

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NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	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).

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