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BMW Steering Wheel & Airbag Replacement

⌂ » Vehicles » BMW » 5-Series, M5 » 2004-2009

Posted onDec 15, 2017Dec 27, 2022 Updated onDec 27, 2022

Need to replace the steering wheel and airbag of your BMW? By following the procedures below, learn how to remove and change a BMW airbag and steering wheel.

What you will need

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  • BMW Airbag or Airbag
  • Mechanic Toolset Metric
  • Torx Socket Set
  • Torque Wrench

Procedure

  1. Park the BMW and apply the parking brakes. Center the BMW steering wheel. Ensure the front wheels are pointed straight. BMW  Airbag Removal Instructions 2000 2001 2002 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
  2. Disconnect the Battery. Access the BMW battery and disconnect the negative cable.BMW  airbag light on
  3. Wait five minutes before you disconnect any airbag component.

  4. Remove the Airbag. Remove the BMW driver’s airbag by inserting a flathead screwdriver or Remove the AirbagTorx 27 in the access holes on the side of the airbag.
  5. Press the spring to release the airbag from the BMW airbag.bmw airbag removal retaining spring
  6. Disconnect the wires going to the airbag. You will need to use a small flathead screwdriver to unlock the airbag harness. Once the airbag connectors are unlocked, you can remove the wires from the airbag. If you forget to unlock the connector, you won’t be able to remove the airbag wires.  Remove BMW Steering Wheel & Airbag
  7. Once the airbag is released, handle it with care. Place the airbag in a safe location facing up.  1413 3cWatch a video on how to remove a BMW airbag on a BMW 5-Series E60.

  8. The following video shows you how to remove a BMW airbag found on BMW 3-Series E46.

  9. Remove the Steering Wheel. Disconnect the airbag and steering button wires.1413 4b
  10. Remove the15mm bolt in the center of the BMW steering wheel. This will allow you to remove the steering wheel. How to remove the steering wheel on BMW  1 3 5 6 7 X1 X3 X5 Series 2000 2001 2002 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017Always counter-hold the steering wheel to avoid damaging the steering column locking mechanism.  Watch this video showing how to remove a BMW steering wheel.

  11. Install the new steering wheel in reverse order. Tighten the steering wheel center bolt to 40Nm (30 ft-lb). Verify torque requirements by calling your BMW dealer. Upgrade BMW steering wheel ALLMO
  12. Install the driver airbag. Connect the wiring harness first. Then, secure the airbag on the steering wheel.
  13. Tighten the bolt in the center of the steering wheel to OEM specifications. Typical: 40Nm.

  14. If your BMW uses bolts to hold the airbag in place, torque the bolts to 9 Nm.
  15. Connect the negative terminal. Start the BMW to ensure the airbag light is off.

There are endless reasons why someone may want to remove a BMW airbag and steering wheel. For example:

  • Blown BMW Driver Airbag
  • Worn BMW Steering Wheel
  • Fix scraping /rubbing noise from BMW steering wheel
  • Replace the BMW clock spring to fix the airbag light
  • Replace BMW steering column bearing
  • Upgrade BMW steering wheel to M Sport steering wheel

Before removing the airbag, ensure the correct one for your BMW. BMW makes single-stage and dual-stage airbags, and the two are not interchangeable.

SRS Airbag Light Still On

If the airbag light is still on after replacing the steering wheel and airbag, you can use the YOUCANIC Full System Scanner to clear the stored codes on your BMW. This scanner can also read and clear fault codes on every control module of your BMW vehicle.

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We hope you find the BMW Steering Wheel & Airbag Replacement guide helpful. Check these troubleshooting and repair guides for more help on your BMW.

Author

  • Rushit Hila • ASE Certified
    Rushit Hila • ASE Certified

    Rushit Hila, an ASE-certified engineer (G1 Automotive Maintenance and Repair), brings over two decades of hands-on experience in the automotive world to his writing. With a strong educational background, including a Master of Science in Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, he has honed his skills and expertise through years of practical work. As a respected authority in the field, Mr. Hila is dedicated to offering insightful and valuable content that resonates with both vehicle owners and mechanics.

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