Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.

removing steering column cowl

2003 - 2009, roadster, coupe, facelift
Post Reply
User avatar
Magicarcher
Member
Member
Posts: 543
Joined: Fri Jun 17, 2016 9:12 pm
Location: Warwickshire

removing steering column cowl

Post by Magicarcher » Fri Aug 18, 2017 3:51 pm

I need to remove the steering column cowl on my Z4. The ista instructions suggest that the steering wheel needs to be removed and the airbag needs to be removed to remove the steering wheel.

Has anyone done this?, is this the case?
Z4 3.0L 2005. Titan Silver. Audio Upgrade Second Stereo Pioneer X8700DAB, Sony Xplode 4 x 70W Amp, 6.5" Reckhorn Subs in rear cubby, Focal AS165-3 in fronts.

dgm
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1056
Joined: Thu Jul 26, 2007 3:02 am
Location: Glasgow, UK

removing steering column cowl

Post by dgm » Fri Aug 18, 2017 4:19 pm

No need to remove the steering wheel to remove the cowling. If you need to remove the airbag from the steering wheel, these are good instructions.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticle ... cement.htm
06 Z4MC, Sapphire black, Aero sideskirts, BMW strutbrace, CSL's, Remus back boxes, Intravee and Alpine DAB

User avatar
thanatu55
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 1452
Joined: Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:50 pm

removing steering column cowl

Post by thanatu55 » Fri Aug 18, 2017 5:24 pm

Removing it is pretty easy, getting it back on is the hard part!
Image

User avatar
Magicarcher
Member
Member
Posts: 543
Joined: Fri Jun 17, 2016 9:12 pm
Location: Warwickshire

removing steering column cowl

Post by Magicarcher » Fri Aug 18, 2017 5:35 pm

thanks
Z4 3.0L 2005. Titan Silver. Audio Upgrade Second Stereo Pioneer X8700DAB, Sony Xplode 4 x 70W Amp, 6.5" Reckhorn Subs in rear cubby, Focal AS165-3 in fronts.

User avatar
paddy wright
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 7626
Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2008 1:00 pm
Location: south yorkshire

removing steering column cowl

Post by paddy wright » Sat Aug 19, 2017 10:52 am

Lower cowl I see one screw, if you want change the wheel the airbag has to come off but again is easy and there's a step by step guide on here.
Z4 2.2 sterling grey,Msport seats,retrofit cupholders,cruise,footwell lights,sound gen and mfsw,18"ellipsoids,xenons+light washers,ZHPknob,folding mirrors,3"stubby,update wheel caps,gateway300 ipod, wind deflector to keep the wife happy!

Post Reply