Question about MFSW airbag

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Hi guys,

Just joined after buying a lovely Z4 (piccies when the storms have passed :P) and there are a few starter questions that I woldnt mind getting your input on if you dont mind.

1. There is a fantastic thread on here about retro-fitting a MFSW and it is definitely something that I am going to do but I just wanted to check - does the original airbag fit the new MFSW? I have the standard three spoke wheel with the silver spokes VRKCdQu9OZozoAHdigrhpto7ATHlZArA7_4BQww5ujAEsMo6Bw.jpg and would be fitting the wheel in this thread http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=16422.
2. The second question is about the manual roof release button on the rear console. When I press mine it just sinks into the console and its a bugger to get to come back up to sit flush. This cant be right. I notice that when I press it down there is a bit of metal (like the end of a spring) visible at the back of the button. Question is - should this "spring" not be UNDER the button so that is actually does something when pressed? If the answer is YES - how do I go about doing that :)

Thanks Guys
 
The airbag is the same for both wheels.
Why do you need to keep pressing the manual release button.?
 
Thanks for the airbag info - will head off for a wheel now.

As for the button - I dont NEED to keep pressing it. I pressed it, noticed it didn't reset and I saw the spring. I am guessing that isn't normal.
 
Guys,

I have the chance of a Z4M MFSW that looks the same as the one in sideshowbobs thread in my original post, and it has come off a 2007 E85. Might be a dumb question, but I assume it will fit my 2003 E85? Can someone just put my mind at rest before I cough up the readdies?
 
Bit of exploration confirmed that the retaining screws weren't holding the coverplate to the rear console so removed them to see what was going on. Turns out the mounting points for the two buttons are broken and the return springs are lying loose. This explained why the button wouldn't reset and why I could see the end of a spring poking through.

Always good to get to the bottom of things and rectify them (especially when they are an easy fix and aren't expensive) :P
 
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