Steering Wheel Transplant

[pbrennan10]

Thinking of buying a new wood/leather steering wheel free of the airbag module. Possible for a new do it yoursefler to transplant the airbags?

 

[SilverSaloon]

Thinking of buying a new wood/leather steering wheel free of the airbag module. Possible for a new do it yoursefler to transplant the airbags?

i have done this.

if the wheel is the SAME as your current one (same shape etc just wood) then yes, otherwise you will need a new airbag.

my wheel was a newer style one from my old one so i replaced the both.

hope this helps.

 

[bradspau]

Done this on my W202 with no problems...Just remember to disconnect the battery first and let the airbag capacitor drain for 20 mins or so.

 

[R2D2]

Done it as well. I swapped a plastic classic wheel for Syms leather one which he inturn swapped for awooden one!

 

[Paul Grainger]

I also did this. I made the mistake of not disconnecting the battery..... and ended up with a SRS fault light on that had to be reset at the stealer.

Paul G

 

[SilverSaloon]

I also did this. I made the mistake of not disconnecting the battery..... and ended up with a SRS fault light on that had to be reset at the stealer.

Paul G

i didnt disconnect the battery.... never had any faults as long as you dont change the state of ignition (ie off) before you put the new srs bag in i think.

but i would say to be on the safe side, disconnect the battery!

dunno why i didnt really

 

[fuzzer]

on our 210 i managed to get an ESP/ ASR fault up without actually removing any of the plugs.

I personally won't work with explosives at that close a range to my face. The dealer normally swaps out wheels out at £40 a time.

 

[sym]

The MB Technician who replaced my wheel & airbag (not whilst on duty !) said no need to disconnect battery, as long as the ignition keys are OUT ! As it turned out, there were no errors, no fault codes, and no explosions !

(I'd still disconnect the battery and wait a while if it was me doing it though !!)

S.

 

[R2D2]

Agree with Sym . Steve did mine without disconnecting the battery.

PS. Steve got thiswheel today for one of his cars. AMG silver and charcoal!!

 

[sym]

Very nice !

I'm having this one fitted tomorrow

 

[Howard]

Arrrrrrrgh , the 'M' badge ...... my eyes !!! it burns it burns !!!!

 

[R2D2]

Very nice !

I'm having this one fitted tomorrow

Nice one Sym, looks good!

 

[GrahamC230K]

Ahh, the pleasures of a BMW interior. Just ooozes sportiness doesn't it?

Well done Sym.

 

[sym]

Now fitted, together with Xenons .... car is transformed !!!

 

[pammy]

Now fitted, together with Xenons .... car is transformed !!!

oooh - very nice