How to Swapping Out Steering Wheel?

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  • GOT8SPD
    Wrencher
    • Feb 2010
    • 270
    #1

    How to Swapping Out Steering Wheel?

    Hi.............

    I want to replace my factory steering wheel in my 1990 e30. Its the huge wheel with an airbag...Will the SRS light come on without the airbag in tact?

    Do I just need to buy the momo hub and new steering wheel and that's it? (from what it seems like that's it based on the things I've read)

    On Tuner Motorsport it says....

    "This hub adapter allows installation of a MOMO steering wheel (or any steering wheel that uses the 6 same bolt pattern / specs of a MOMO) to an E30 3 series or 1986-88 E28 5 series. **Modification(s) will need to be made to use this hub on cars that came with an airbag (1991 cars). Includes everything pictured -- hub, slip ring, and hardware."

    I know it says 1991 cars, but my 90 has an airbag...what mod does it need? Really hate this huge wheel so I need to get rid of it.
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    • Ryann
      No R3VLimiter
      • Mar 2010
      • 3350
      #2
      Order an extra 32311120260

      Then you'll need a Torx #27 screwdriver to unscrew the 2 screws holding the airbag center to the wheel on the back side near the hub, then unplug the orange connector, then use a 22mm socket and long ratchet to loosen the steering wheel nut, then turn your ignition key to the 'on' position, then pull the airbag wheel off, then pull out the white plastic stud from the steering column base with a violent and sudden motion [at approx. the 10 o'clock position] with some pliers, then bolt on your MOMO hub to your wheel then slip that onto the splines, then put 32311120260 over that, then put the nut on. Adjust for 12 o-clock if necessary. Done.

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        • mr.vang
          R3V Elite
          • May 2010
          • 4371
          #3
          yes srs light will pop up. just remove the bulb, no biggy. 84-89 no airbag, 90+ airbag
          Bought parts from me before? leave your feedback here

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            • MR 325
              Moderator
              • Oct 2003
              • 37825
              #4
              The Momo hub will work. To get rid of the SRS light, get yourself a check panel from a non-airbag car.
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                • trackjunkie21
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Jan 2010
                  • 3962
                  #5
                  Originally posted by MR 325
                  The Momo hub will work. To get rid of the SRS light, get yourself a check panel from a non-airbag car.
                  Or just disconnect the SRS computer underneath the knee bolster
                  Your signature picture has been removed since it contained the Photobucket "upgrade your account" image.

                  Originally posted by Wh33lhop
                  VANOS: sometimes you just need to go full retard.

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                    • davem
                      Mod Crazy
                      • Jun 2010
                      • 705
                      #6
                      Originally posted by trackjunkie21
                      or just disconnect the srs computer underneath the knee bolster
                      +1

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                        • GOT8SPD
                          Wrencher
                          • Feb 2010
                          • 270
                          #7
                          LOL...so dumb...My car has other problems more critical and i'm worried about a stupid light....LOL.

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