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How to Remove the Steering Wheel for BMW E46

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Steering wheel

Do you want to remove the steering wheel from your BMW? No worries, in this video we will show you how to do it in the simplest and quickest way.
First, disconnect the positive terminal of the battery for safety.
Using a flathead screwdriver, insert it into the holes on the left and right behind the steering wheel to detach the airbag.
Once you have removed the airbag from its housing, you can disconnect the connectors on it, giving you access to the steering wheel.
With a ratchet wrench, you can unscrew the central bolt of the steering wheel.
Be careful not to lose the central bolt; otherwise, you will not be able to reassemble the steering wheel.

Updated on 23 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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