Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

How to Remove the Steering Wheel of the BMW 1 Series?

Model: BMW Serie 1 MK 2, F20, F21 - Years 2011-2019
Part: Steering wheel

To remove the steering wheel of the BMW 1 Series, first remove the front airbag located on the steering wheel. To remove the airbag, loosen the two screws found at the bottom of the steering column: this will allow you to detach the airbag from the steering wheel and disconnect all the cables at the back. At this point, you can loosen the central nut that secures the steering wheel shaft. The steering wheel can then be completely removed from the column and replaced with a new replacement part, which must be properly secured.

Updated on 30 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21) .. Today we will explain how to remove the steering wheel of the BMW 1 Series. Before performing this operation, we must disconnect.. …
BMW Serie 1 (2004-2013 / E81, E82, MK 1, E87) In this tutorial we can see how to disassemble the steering wheel in the BMW 1 Series, an extremely simple and quick operation. First, we open the tr…
BMW Serie 1 (2011-2019 / MK 2, F20, F21) The removal of the steering wheel airbag on a BMW 1 Series vehicle follows simple and quick steps that can be done independently. To perform this ope…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Bleed the Clutch on a Renault Clio?

To bleed the clutch on a Renault Clio, open the bonnet to access the components located in the engine bay: here, you will need to undo the screws that secure the battery in its housing, the intake manifold, and the coolant reservoir. This will allow you to locate the pipe through which the brake fluid flows: by inserting the other end of the pipe into a container, you can press the clutch pedal to expel all the fluid until it fills the container.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos