How to remove buttons on steering wheel

StarFlare · 11-08-2008, 01:01 PM

Hi,

How easy is it to replace one of the buttons on the steering wheel in a 2007 Z4M? Do I need to remove center horn cover or do these buttons just "pop out" somehow?

Thanks.

takedown8 · 11-08-2008, 02:29 PM

You have to remove the steering wheel to remove the trim (where the buttons are). So you have to disconnect your battery, remove the airbag (center cover), unscrew the bolt in the centre, and then the steering wheel should come off. Then you'll see the screws that are holding the two side trim pieces in place. I'm just not sure though if you can replace each individual button or whether it has to be ordered in a complete set.

Spaceman Spiff · 11-09-2008, 07:45 PM

The buttons can be removed but I don't think you can buy them individually. The cheapst solution from dealer is to get the MFSW retrofitting kit that includes the buttons, cables and trim covers. The cheapest, more reasonable thing to do is to buy a new MFSW on ebay. I bought one last year for $80 shipped.

Shipkiller · 11-10-2008, 01:44 PM

You do not have to remove the steering wheel. There is a Torx screw on the back that allows you to remove the button assembly, but you do have to remove the airbag.

Spiff, is correct. You cannot buy the button individually. You have to buy the assemble.

I did not have the buttons on my wheel and added them later. It took about 30 minutes total...

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takedown8 Major 56 Rep 1,068 Posts Drives: 2005 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	You have to remove the steering wheel to remove the trim (where the buttons are). So you have to disconnect your battery, remove the airbag (center cover), unscrew the bolt in the centre, and then the steering wheel should come off. Then you'll see the screws that are holding the two side trim pieces in place. I'm just not sure though if you can replace each individual button or whether it has to be ordered in a complete set.
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Spaceman Spiff Captain 86 Rep 847 Posts Drives: R8, 996 C2, Z4MR (sold) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (1)	The buttons can be removed but I don't think you can buy them individually. The cheapst solution from dealer is to get the MFSW retrofitting kit that includes the buttons, cables and trim covers. The cheapest, more reasonable thing to do is to buy a new MFSW on ebay. I bought one last year for $80 shipped.
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Shipkiller Colonel 187 Rep 2,138 Posts Drives: Me Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Beach iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [8.50] 2003 BMW Z4 Roadster [8.33]	You do not have to remove the steering wheel. There is a Torx screw on the back that allows you to remove the button assembly, but you do have to remove the airbag. Spiff, is correct. You cannot buy the button individually. You have to buy the assemble. I did not have the buttons on my wheel and added them later. It took about 30 minutes total...
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