Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

Remove the Steering Wheel on BMW 3

Model: BMW Serie 3 E36 - Years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Part: Steering wheel

See other generations:
Video tutorial

Do you want to replace the steering wheel on the BMW 3? Let's see how to remove the steering wheel and the airbag. Disconnect the battery terminals located in the engine compartment.

Unscrew the screws at the back of the steering wheel (to unlock the airbag). Once the airbag is released (driver's side), disconnect the power connectors and remove it from above the steering wheel.

Unscrew the retaining nut from above the steering wheel and remove the steering wheel. Install the steering wheel onto the steering shaft with the retaining nut, then reconnect the airbag electrical connectors: tighten the screws behind the airbag.


Updated on 2 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


Related tutorials

BMW Serie 3 (2005-2013 / E92, E90, E91) Today's guide will show you the steps to remove and replace the steering wheel on the BMW 3 Series, following the instructions below. First, get insi…
BMW Serie 3 (2005-2013 / E92, E90, E91) The instructions in this guide will show us how to disassemble and replace the steering wheel and its airbag on the BMW Series 3 in simple steps. Fir…
BMW Serie 3 (1998-2006 / E46) Learn how to remove the steering wheel of a BMW 3 Series with the airbag. Before removing the steering wheel, disconnect the battery power cables. Us…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Remove the Toll Tag Holder from the Car Windscreen

The toll tag holder is usually attached to the car windscreen to ensure that the toll tag functions immediately when passing through barriers. However, if you decide to remove the holder, you should follow this procedure: - Insert the toll tag into the holder; - Pull the holder inwards to detach it from the windscreen; you can use a glass scraper or a stiff plastic card to assist you; After removing the holder, it is essential to remove the adhesive from the windscreen. To remove the adhesive, we recommend using a solvent-based spray that will remove the glue without clouding the area.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos