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Retrofit instructions: Installing a Sport Heated Steering Wheel, BMW X5 E39 2001 – 06
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Using a small flat head screwdriver as shown,
gently lift up the tabs to release the connectors.
Remove both connectors and set the airbag aside.
IMPORTANT:
HANDLE THE AIRBAG CAREFULLY – IT IS AN
EXPLOSIVE DEVICE!
Put the airbag aside with the BMW emblem facing
upwards.
Using a socket spanner with an extension piece,
remove the large bolt in the center on the wheel.
This may be very tight and difficult to loosen at first.
Remove the steering wheel straight out and set it
aside where the leather will not get damaged or
scuffed.
Remove the small screw on the top of the steering
column as shown using a Phillips screwdriver.
Once you remove the screw, there is also a small
black plastic anchor piece that needs to be
removed. Use a small flat head screwdriver to pry it
out.
Do the same on the underneath of the steering
column to remove the second screw. This screw
does not have a plastic anchor and will be a torx
screw.
You should now be able to remove the top and
bottom plastic steering column panels as shown.
The top and bottom snap into each other and there
are no additional screws to take them apart.
Pushing gently on the side should cause them to
come apart at the seams. Simply push them apart
and leave as shown. You do not have to take them
out completely.