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Looking to remove the Steering Column Upper Trim Panel, but even with the upper screw removed, I attempt and slide it straight out and seems like there is a an upper lip that stops it. Can't figure out a way to remove, even if I bend upward, seems like will snap. Anyone done this before? Referring to part #18 on this link: http://www.bmwpartscounter.com/showA...ssembly=154419 Thanks in advance...  |  |  | | 11-07-2010, 07:02 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
I am not sure if the upper section can be easily removed with the steering wheel in place... But, try removing the lower section first, then see if the upper section is loose enought to remove. __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy":  *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet!  97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | | | 11-07-2010, 01:22 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
I've removed the upper portion. I do think i removed the bottom first.
I remember there being a plastic fastener that needed to be removed. __________________ ...steven
BMW CCA #146825
1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i
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I've removed the upper portion. I do think i removed the bottom first.
I remember there being a plastic fastener that needed to be removed. __________________ ...steven
BMW CCA #146825
1996 BMW 328ti • 2003 MINI Cooper S • 2016 M235i
www.bmwcca.org
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