Can you remove and replace the steering wheel badge?

Alext · 06-14-2009, 12:41 AM

Want to remove the roundel from the middle of the steering wheel on a 135i because the chrome bits are showing corrosion from the inside...very strange. Is it possible to remove easily?

AndyM · 06-14-2009, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Alext

Want to remove the roundel from the middle of the steering wheel on a 135i because the chrome bits are showing corrosion from the inside...very strange. Is it possible to remove easily?

BMW says not to. I would make a warranty claim and try to get them to replace the airbag. Here is a bit of info on Bimmerfest and here

Xin1120 · 06-14-2009, 12:15 PM

I'm having the same problem. Please keep us informed on what happens

AndyM · 06-14-2009, 01:56 PM

Forgot to mention, the roundel is not available by itself. If you can’t get a warranty replacement, you will need to use one of the overlay roundels.

Alext · 06-14-2009, 05:23 PM

thanks for the info!

Alext · 06-14-2009, 05:59 PM

where can you get the overlays from?

200Duece · 06-14-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyM

BMW says not to. I would make a warranty claim and try to get them to replace the airbag. Here is a bit of info on Bimmerfest and here

+1

AndyM · 06-15-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Alext

where can you get the overlays from?

Ebay would be my first guess. Maybe someone in the commercial section has them, but they may be the carbon fiber overlays. They are just stickers.

Your best bet is to try to get BMW to replace it.

kingnonis · 06-15-2009, 03:43 PM

I got mine on ebay but its not the overlay stickers like I have on my hood and trunk, its the roundel itself in carbon fibre and had 3M tape on the back. Basically u just remove the 3M backing and stick the new roundel over the stock one...looks really good IMHO.

Xin1120 · 06-16-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kingnonis

I got mine on ebay but its not the overlay stickers like I have on my hood and trunk, its the roundel itself in carbon fibre and had 3M tape on the back. Basically u just remove the 3M backing and stick the new roundel over the stock one...looks really good IMHO.

pictures?

kingnonis · 06-19-2009, 12:26 AM

Sorry for the delay...I can't make these appear smaller

sorry about the gigantic size..this is the actual CF Roundel that goes over the OEM roundel on the steering wheel..its a bit dirty tho from fingerprints and such... I also have overlays in CF black but those are on my hood and trunk (as true roundels aren't really available for the E88/82 trunk yet).

Xin1120 · 07-03-2009, 01:33 AM

went in for an annual maintenance checkup and oil change. Told my SA about the airbag roundel and got it swapped for a new part with no effort.

E92-Lighting · 07-03-2009, 10:10 AM

airbag roundel is the easiest to remove

theanhdy · 12-22-2009, 12:22 PM

I have the same problem in my car and I rarely touch the roundel

DaveSakky135 · 12-22-2009, 09:25 PM

yea so do i, except i punched mine and now its dented lol. how do i remove it?

theanhdy · 02-15-2010, 06:21 PM

So I took my car in for service today and pointed out the cracking roundel on the driver side airbag along with the passenger airbag indentation. The dealer changed the oil on my car but refused to fix the roundel and indentation issues because it's not severe enough to justify the cost.

DaveSakky135 · 02-15-2010, 08:23 PM

YES!!! same exact thing happend to me. I ordered one off ebay for $5 with 3m on the back and pulled the old rondel off. It looks perfect with the new one on!

Wired · 03-02-2010, 06:31 PM

That looks real good! Nice install.

I'm going to throw this out there but you think that can be done on a 2000 Z3 2.3??

Cause all i read is that DON'T do it!! That the airbag will explode on these cars. So like i have the roundel in my hands but i really want to see if i can pull off the old one and pop in this new one i just got. Any help i would gladly appreciate it.

romak47 · 02-04-2012, 11:17 AM

Im getting mine replaced this weekend by BMW.
They should replace it free since its a warranty thing. correct?

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Xin1120 Captain 41 Rep 667 Posts Drives: 135i Coupé Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i Coupé SOLD [0.00]	I'm having the same problem. Please keep us informed on what happens
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AndyM Lieutenant 134 Rep 536 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2007 iTrader: (2)	Forgot to mention, the roundel is not available by itself. If you can’t get a warranty replacement, you will need to use one of the overlay roundels.
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kingnonis 1er Lover 10 Rep 201 Posts Drives: my gf insane Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Far West TX iTrader: (1)	I got mine on ebay but its not the overlay stickers like I have on my hood and trunk, its the roundel itself in carbon fibre and had 3M tape on the back. Basically u just remove the 3M backing and stick the new roundel over the stock one...looks really good IMHO. __________________ '08 135i vert Jet Black/Coral RedPremium + ///Msport + JB3 + BMS DCI* (retired ) '11 135i dct Le Mans/Black* Premium + ///Msport + JB3 Stg.1 + BMW Perf. Exhaust + HPA Foam Filter
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kingnonis 1er Lover 10 Rep 201 Posts Drives: my gf insane Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Far West TX iTrader: (1)	Sorry for the delay...I can't make these appear smaller sorry about the gigantic size..this is the actual CF Roundel that goes over the OEM roundel on the steering wheel..its a bit dirty tho from fingerprints and such... I also have overlays in CF black but those are on my hood and trunk (as true roundels aren't really available for the E88/82 trunk yet). Attached Images __________________ '08 135i vert Jet Black/Coral RedPremium + ///Msport + JB3 + BMS DCI* (retired ) '11 135i dct Le Mans/Black* Premium + ///Msport + JB3 Stg.1 + BMW Perf. Exhaust + HPA Foam Filter
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07-03-2009, 01:33 AM	#12
Xin1120 Captain 41 Rep 667 Posts Drives: 135i Coupé Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 135i Coupé SOLD [0.00]	went in for an annual maintenance checkup and oil change. Told my SA about the airbag roundel and got it swapped for a new part with no effort.
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theanhdy Major 93 Rep 1,083 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SOCAL SFV iTrader: (7)	I have the same problem in my car and I rarely touch the roundel
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DaveSakky135 First Lieutenant 47 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 135i Montego Blue Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	yea so do i, except i punched mine and now its dented lol. how do i remove it?
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theanhdy Major 93 Rep 1,083 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SOCAL SFV iTrader: (7)	So I took my car in for service today and pointed out the cracking roundel on the driver side airbag along with the passenger airbag indentation. The dealer changed the oil on my car but refused to fix the roundel and indentation issues because it's not severe enough to justify the cost.
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DaveSakky135 First Lieutenant 47 Rep 382 Posts Drives: 135i Montego Blue Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	YES!!! same exact thing happend to me. I ordered one off ebay for $5 with 3m on the back and pulled the old rondel off. It looks perfect with the new one on!
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Wired Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2000 Z3 2.3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	That looks real good! Nice install. I'm going to throw this out there but you think that can be done on a 2000 Z3 2.3?? Cause all i read is that DON'T do it!! That the airbag will explode on these cars. So like i have the roundel in my hands but i really want to see if i can pull off the old one and pop in this new one i just got. Any help i would gladly appreciate it.
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