Sorry if this is a 'newbie' type question, but ,my Z has its lower section trimmed with a wood style of insert, I don't like it, and have bought a piano black replacement...how does the the swap over done??? T.I.A
Z3 Facelift steering wheel trim.
- Thread starter Antony Cavagin
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Do you have a picture
Will sort one tomorrow..
Not my wheel but it does indicate what I am asking, in this case how is the silvered section removed
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That's not a Z3 wheel
I know it's not a Z3 wheel, I used the picture to represent the item I wish to remove, i.e the silver ( in this case ) lower trim.
I've never seen a Z3 steering wheel with any type of trim. Find out which BMW it came off and look in the car repair manual.
From my experience I'd remove the steering wheel from the car and closely inspect it to work out how it was assembled. Most trim just "clips" on. If it's secured by screws or other fasteners you will get a better view by taking it off and looking at the underside/back of it.
I'd be surprised if it was stuck on with adhesive but it's not unheard of.
From my experience I'd remove the steering wheel from the car and closely inspect it to work out how it was assembled. Most trim just "clips" on. If it's secured by screws or other fasteners you will get a better view by taking it off and looking at the underside/back of it.
I'd be surprised if it was stuck on with adhesive but it's not unheard of.
Wheel seems to be a standard fit facelift 2001 2.2, the car is ( at the moment ) unmodified
Not my actual wheel but exactly the same as mine
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Take it that it is this section that is wood on yours
Yes the highlighted area is the one I want to replace with a piano black insert.
It's more then likely snapped in place, however I would remove the airbag as there may well be a couple of screws behind it. If you have the new black one take a look at it and you will see how if fits
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Just be very careful around that airbag.
I’ve fitted that wheel to mine, according to the brochure in 1999 that’s what should of been fitted but the dealer rang me to say it wouldn’t have it due to technical issues. They did finally fit them around 2001, it may look like an E46 wheel but hub/slip ring is different.
Yes the airbag has to come out then you will see fixing screws for the upper and lower trims then two behind the lower spokes. I found the hardest part is getting the round airbag out but once you’ve done it a few times it gets easier.
Here’s mine Royal trimmed with extra padding, standard leather and silver trim.
Yes the airbag has to come out then you will see fixing screws for the upper and lower trims then two behind the lower spokes. I found the hardest part is getting the round airbag out but once you’ve done it a few times it gets easier.
Here’s mine Royal trimmed with extra padding, standard leather and silver trim.
Many thanks for info..