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03-23-2018, 05:03 AM
SaltyNC

I had two broken clips from what I am guessing was the airbag recall. It was done before I bought the car. I ordered new ones. It's a quick and easy fix, but definitely understand the aggravation of fixing something that should have been handled by the person servicing the car. If they broke the clips, they should have replaced the clips, and they had to know they broke the clips. I bought mine from these guys:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/361077038643
03-23-2018, 05:05 AM
san

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Originally Posted by Newjack

See this makes me nervous to have the airbag recall done. I don't trust the dealership not to date my car when I'm paying out the ass for service let alone them being forced to do work for free.

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We may not be paying them but I’m sure bmw is.

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03-23-2018, 05:24 AM
ZHPizza

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Originally Posted by az3579

I think your airbag needs adjustment.

That cover actually looks very good. I haven't seen any covers I liked because they usually have noticeable imperfections in the application, but yours looks spot on.

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Originally Posted by johnrando

Awesome looking steering wheel.

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lol don't zoom in. It's a mess, but it fits well enough and I love the added thickness. Airbag is definitely a bit wonky rn.

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Originally Posted by anandoc

I read all of that in your fancy southern accent.

Great job on the wheel though - looks fantastic! Err...I mean, it will look fantastic in my car :)

I mean I already had beer and my dog in there. I'm just a pair of blue jeans and my truck away from a country song.

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Originally Posted by SaltyNC

Glad the puller worked for you. Some of the velcro pads are off my mats, too. I didn't think about stitching them on. I was going to try some adhesive. Stitching looks more permanent.

The stitching worked great and I was honestly surprised that it didn't show on the top side. Very happy with the mats now.

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Originally Posted by webster

i gave up on the stitching cover job attempt. just bought a Coby wheel instead. it's just money right?

your job looks great tho.

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Originally Posted by slater

dude, that steering wheel cover looks great! still probably worth the effort for the cost paid, right?

Yeah dudes, definitely worth the $23 for this cheap-o wrap. I don't like the feel of the faux leather, though. I'm already considering a proper leather wrap if it bothers me as much as I think it will in the summer.

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Originally Posted by papa_g

+1
I went and got the airbag recall service last month, and just a few days ago I noticed my driver side airbag cover was sticking out in the corner so i gave it a good push and now it is flush with the dash again. But then I noticed my cube trim is wobbly, like the clips holding it in place are broken or something

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Originally Posted by Newjack

See this makes me nervous to have the airbag recall done. I don't trust the dealership not to date my car when I'm paying out the ass for service let alone them being forced to do work for free.

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Originally Posted by SaltyNC

I had two broken clips from what I am guessing was the airbag recall. It was done before I bought the car. I ordered new ones. It's a quick and easy fix, but definitely understand the aggravation of fixing something that should have been handled by the person servicing the car. If they broke the clips, they should have replaced the clips, and they had to know they broke the clips. I bought mine from these guys:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/361077038643

FYI the airbag recall doesn't involve any trim removal. You just stick a screwdriver in the backside of the steering wheel to release the clips holding the airbag in and it pops right out. I pored through several threads on the recall and the only damage people reported was a few screwdriver nicks on the steering wheel trim from careless techs. Those people got a new trim piece out of the deal.

Get the recall done, though. Or at least check your airbag yourself. White label = ok, no replacement needed. Yellow label = claymore airbag.
03-23-2018, 05:29 AM
Hornung418

It's two T30 screws that secure the airbag to the wheel, not clips.

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03-23-2018, 05:35 AM
ZHPizza

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hornung418

It's two T30 screws that secure the airbag to the wheel, not clips.

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Nah, I think the torx screws apply to the old 4 spoke style. I saw that in the work instructions too, but it's the clippy version for our wheels. I've popped that bad boy out at least a dozen times on 3 different cars now.

See here for the procedure on our wheels:

https://workshop-manuals.com/bmw/3_s...it)/page_1631/
03-23-2018, 05:38 AM
Hornung418

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Originally Posted by ZHPizza

Nah, I think the torx screws apply to the old 4 spoke style. I saw that I the work instructions too, but it's the clippy version for our wheels. I've popped that bad boy out at least a dozen times on 3 different cars now.

See here for the procedure on our wheels:

https://workshop-manuals.com/bmw/3_s...it)/page_1631/

Hahahahaha you know what? I was thinking of my 944's old steering wheel. Disregard anything I say about BMW lol.

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03-23-2018, 09:07 AM
johnrando

They damaged several peoples going the recall, even though no reason they should. I even pre removed the main piece and they scratched up the other! Just take your own pieces off b3 you go in, or take pics and point out the good condirion of ur trim when you take it in.

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03-23-2018, 09:46 AM
papa_g

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZHPizza

FYI the airbag recall doesn't involve any trim removal. You just stick a screwdriver in the backside of the steering wheel to release the clips holding the airbag in and it pops right out. I pored through several threads on the recall and the only damage people reported was a few screwdriver nicks on the steering wheel trim from careless techs. Those people got a new trim piece out of the deal.

Get the recall done, though. Or at least check your airbag yourself. White label = ok, no replacement needed. Yellow label = claymore airbag.

If you are getting the passenger side airbag done it requires trim removal, at least thats what they told me. And apparently that's what they did!
03-23-2018, 09:56 AM
ZHPizza

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Originally Posted by papa_g

If you are getting the passenger side airbag done it requires trim removal, at least thats what they told me. And apparently that's what they did!

Ah gotcha. I was thinking driver's side only.
03-23-2018, 10:05 AM
danewilson77

Not that I'm all that offended, but I'm surprised TT would put this ad on Pizza's thread. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...e8adc68b72.jpg

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