01-29-2016, 07:13 AM | #1 |
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Retrofit new X4M40i steering wheel onX4 or X3
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I did the retrofit of the new Sport Steering Wheel available on the BMW X4 M40i. Here is my tutorial compatible with BMW X3 and X4. What's new ? A new look, a nice leather, a bigger wheel Is it easy to retrofit ? Technicaly it is not complicated but Technically there is nothing very complicated but this still remains a delicate operation, partly because you have to disconnect the battery and replace the airbag. to do knowingly or done by a pro. [b]1-Disconnect the battery in the trunk [/ b] The battery is in the trunk, under the floor. With a key 10 disconnect the negative (-) terminal. Isolate it so it does not touch anything, eg with a cloth. Wait a few minutes. [b] Do not close the trunk if you can not open it! [/ b] 2- Remove the airbag The airbag is clipped into the steering wheel. Clips must be released with a screwdriver inserted into the holes on the back of the steering wheel while pulling the airbag. Disconnect the plug of the airbag and the steering wheel controls. !! Put the airbag on the ground, Horn and BMW logo at the top !! 3- Remove the Steering Wheel Unscrew the nut with a socket 16 and an extension cord. No need to mark, the wheel will necessarily be right once installed, there is keyed. Hold the steering wheel not to force the Neiman. The old and the new steering wheel (protected): |
01-29-2016, 07:14 AM | #2 |
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4. Install the new steering wheel
Although align the grooves, insert the plug of the steering wheel, screw and tighten the nut. Connect Airbag, organize cables and then clip the airbag by pushing the wheel, you will hear two clicks. 5-Reconnect the battery Connect the negative terminal to the battery. It remains for you to put the contact (from the passenger or back seat, not the front airbag for the first time) and test the steering wheel controls. Last edited by TomaGo; 01-29-2016 at 07:34 AM.. |
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01-29-2016, 07:17 AM | #4 |
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You can choose as me a steering wheel with a LIM button instead of SET, so you can use the traditional cruise control or use the speed limiter. With the limiter you keep control on the accelerator, but do not exceed the set speed. !! You must code the car if the button works as a SET button !! Bye |
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01-29-2016, 09:11 AM | #5 |
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nicely done!!
thank you for detail DIY |
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02-01-2016, 12:34 AM | #12 | |
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€ 1'500.- that's quite expensive, if you consider that the option is quoted € 200.- (with german VAT of 19% included) on their price-list. |
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02-03-2016, 02:44 PM | #13 |
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You have to change everything, including the Airbag.
But : - You can sell your old steering wheel and Airbag - I can offer you a very good price, a lot less than the retail price |
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02-04-2016, 02:19 PM | #14 |
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Hello,
Do you know if for an X3, steering wheel with controls but without paddles I can retrofit a M sport steering wheel with paddles? I need to do some hardware modification or only coding? thank you. |
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Yes you can retrofit this steering wheel with the shift paddles but you generaly will need some hardware modification to connect the paddles to the car. + Coding of course See here : http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...=664849&page=4 Thomas |
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06-25-2017, 10:40 PM | #21 | |
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Could you share the codes that you used to make the LIM button to work? Thanks in advance ! |
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