Roundel replacementsJus

roger1

Member
Just thought Id post how to fix the roundels. My steering wheel roundel was bent so rather than replace the airbag module ordering a GENUINE 45mm roundel for BMW alloy wheels off ebay for a tenner and sticking this over the old one looks 100% . Don't try to remove the old one as sticking over it looks oem. And theres a risk of airbag firing and anyway it may not look good if the new one fits to the airbag module as isn't designed for . I got a non genuine one but looked bad and didn't stick on and waited for the genuine one
The bonnet roundel Is expensive around 36 quid. The fastest way to replace this is to remove one kidney grill from the outside. A screwdriver with tape on it and taping the paint with electrical tape to stop damage is the way forward. The clips are 3 on top, 3 on bottom and 1 each side in center, lever dead center on side and release one clip, then on top dead center, then lever around 3 inches from kidney grill corner and on other corner and down below, then pull out grill, two nuts hold it on, which need to be reused so don't drop these, a small pliers from underneath will loosen these, they only fit onto plastic unthreaded shaft. Replace and repace kidney grill which wont fit as tight as before, if concerned mastic it in. It will look 100% from outside so makes no difference.
Part numbers are
bonnet roundel-51147044207
steering wheel roundel-36 13 1 181 082
 
Back
Top Bottom