steering wheel removal

[icedemon 0]

hey guys,

this might be quite a simple question, but I have a 1993 BMW 318is which im trying to remove current 4-spoke srs worn steering wheel on, to replace with a near new wheel from a 1996 320i.

the problem im having is that I can feel behind the 4 spokes, and there are 'screw holes' but they look more like metal 'grommits' than any sort of screw. I'm unsure if I should just be prying the SRS unit out as i've tried and it feels like im going to snap something or bend the screw driver.

heres a picture from behind, anyone know if im just meant to pry the airbag unit off? if so, does anyone know if the 1996 320i 4 spoke wheel (with 2 torx screws) will fit the 318is properly (the srs connector & the column)?

http://iforce.co.nz/i/zpsdhh3n.pas.jpg

[icedemon 0]

gah figured it out.

theres actually 6 screws in total - there are 2 others closer to the signal & wiper sticks.

it seems that the wheel is more like an E31 - and the connections dont match a later generation E36, so after all that effort - i cant actually fit the wheel that I do have (seems the setup is a lot different - not just simply splicing connections, because of the horn hub being conductive, vs the other wheel I have)

[Wom 0]

my car came with a 4 spoke and I changed it for a sportier looking 3 spoke

had to change over the switch bracket, take out the horn contact switch, and reconnect up the horn wire minus the contact switch

these really helped a lot

http://www.frankies-bmw.com/3series/diy/st...ering_wheel.php

http://e31wiki.org/wiki/Steering_wheel_swa..._switch_bracket

[BM WORLD 1283]

have options for early airbag type 3 and 4 spoke etc.,

incl the type which has all the airbag electronics in the steering wheel itself

brand new old stock

like this one

Edited August 17, 2012 by Brent HARTGE535i