Paddle Shifter Install

NCRob · 02-25-2023, 07:36 AM

Do all of these require airbag removal? Is this a DIY for someone relatively handy yet scared to death of airbag deployment?

Jambo1 · 02-25-2023, 03:26 PM

Yes, the airbag has to be removed. There are a couple of DIYs on this somewhere.

Disconnect battery, use an appropriate tool like a long thin flat screwdriver to release the airbag retainers on the steering column (two divots that will have to be penetrated).

I’ll try to dig up any pictures.

NoMods · 02-25-2023, 07:20 PM

plenty of great videos on Youtube, did the trim and paddles at the same time and yes definitely disconnect the battery. also for paddles you really don't really need to disconnect it, it's easy to change

Mccarlin · 02-26-2023, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by armoredsaint

plenty of great videos on Youtube, did the trim and paddles at the same time and yes definitely disconnect the battery. also for paddles you really don't really need to disconnect it, it's easy to change

Where did you get the carbon trim pieces for the steering wheel?

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Jambo1 Second Lieutenant 258 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 2022 M5C /// 2023 XDrive40i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Southlake, TX iTrader: (1) Garage List [0.00]	Yes, the airbag has to be removed. There are a couple of DIYs on this somewhere. Disconnect battery, use an appropriate tool like a long thin flat screwdriver to release the airbag retainers on the steering column (two divots that will have to be penetrated). I’ll try to dig up any pictures. __________________ Reventon Splitter /// Reventon Diffuser /// Addlights M Door LEDs /// Dinan Inlets /// Gentleman's Switch /// Paddleshifterz With Piano Black Steering Wheel Trim /// Charcoal Filter Delete /// Piano Black Side Skirts /// Funk Motorsports Turbo Blankets
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