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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).

10-09-2008, 02:23 AM	#7
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).