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The following is a detailed walk-through of the replacement for the "BMW E46 sport steering wheel". Please note that we are not technicians but simply providing info about what we did. The trim does not come with its own instructions. The instructions below should also apply to the wooden steering trim as well. As always, be careful and make sure you have the correct tools for the job. Required Tools: Two long thin flat-head screwdrivers., One “thin” T20 Torx Driver (NOT a “bit” styled driver*) Installation: (Total Time: 30 minutes to 1 hour). Step 1 Look for 2 small oval shaped holes in the steering column behind the steering wheel. They incorporate a rubberized cover with a slit to allow access to the two airbag locking springs inside the center compartment. (See figure 1). While facing the steering wheel, on either side, insert the long screwdriver into the hole. Step 2 You will access the locking spring by inserting your screw driver parallel to the wheel and perpendicular to the column. (See Figure 2). This is the trickiest part: Make sure the flat head is always horizontal. You’ll have a better chance of pushing the spring mechanism. Step 3 Push this rod in enough and you’ll notice the round center of the wheel starts moving forward. At this time, you can reach in the gap and pull it back. You will probably have to alternate sides once or twice before you release the airbag (See Figure 3). Step 4 You should be able to pull the center unit back to expose the airbag compartment in (Figure 4) The center unit contains the sealed airbag. I don’t think you can trigger it from here, but nevertheless be careful. I didn’t bother to remove the plugs from the unit. The wires were just long enough for me to have it dangle so it wasn’t in my way. Tip: you should protect the existing trim and lower steering wheel with a cloth so the dangling airbag assembly doesn’t scuff it up.
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