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      11-02-2013, 08:35 PM   #1
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LCI steering wheel retrofit

anyone knows the size difference in diameter between pre-LCI & LCI steering wheels?

Also, for those who have done such retrofit to their 2012/2013 M5, please share your experience.

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      11-02-2013, 09:12 PM   #2
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Remember to disconnect the battery first, but wait 10 minutes after the car shuts off before doing so. Computer has to fully shut down. You'll need 10mm driver for the bolts. Battery's in the trunk. Two plastic bolts to remove the panel, loosen the negative terminal to disconnect.

For the wheel, this video shows the process pretty well:


The airbag yellow single wire plug is a bit tricky. Lift up towards you on the piece at the end of the plug facing you to disengage before trying to pull it out.

See the attached photo. I highlighted the part where you want to lift up on.

Center nut is 15mm, so make sure you have that driver. The bolts
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      11-03-2013, 03:34 PM   #3
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Thanks for the tips.
not sure I can do it myself. will need to find a shop that I can trust. Also checking if BMW is willing to do it.

BTW, how much smaller in diameter is the new steering wheel?
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      11-03-2013, 05:50 PM   #4
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Didn't measure before I swapped.

Honestly it's a 30 minute job tops. No need for a shop.
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      11-03-2013, 09:06 PM   #5
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anyone knows the size difference in diameter between pre-LCI & LCI steering wheels?

Also, for those who have done such retrofit to their 2012/2013 M5, please share your experience.

Thanks.
Are u referring to retrofitting the M6 steering wheel onto F10 M5 pre-LCI? I retrofitted the M6 steering wheel onto my M5 late last year with no issue. The most important part is ensuring that you order all the parts required factoring in stuffs like lane departure warning, etc...The next thing is to have the dealer assemble the new wheel for you before installing. I got a trusted workshop to do the installation. They took less than 5 mins to remove the M5 wheel, and another 1 min to install the pre-assembled M6 wheel. Everything worked without issue.
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      11-03-2013, 10:22 PM   #6
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There are pre-assembled full M6 wheels out there (got mine from a member on m5board).

If you are buying all the parts separately consider the new m performance wheels. There's a pretty sweet one with a digital rev meter on the top.
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      11-04-2013, 04:14 PM   #7
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The M6 steering wheel is the same as LCI M5, right?

what do you guys think of the new shift paddles? I'm not really pleased with mine (pre-LCI), the paddles are not within comfortable reach, & I don't like the loud 'click' sound when shifting.
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Im also curious about the size difference as I am looking to get the steering with the digitial rev as I dont have a head up display. Also, how do the paddles feel?
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      11-09-2013, 09:03 AM   #9
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I went to the dealer today & there was a LCI M5 for me to check out. I actually measured the steering wheel:

LCI: 370 mm in diameter
Pre-LCI: 385 mm in diameter

I like this steering wheel much more than mine : the size, the look, the paddles. It just makes more sense.

The next question is, where to order it & the necessary parts ?
Anyone can share info on this? Appreciate it.
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      11-09-2013, 09:23 AM   #10
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Got mine from an individual on m5board. Looks like they have more.
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Got mine from an individual on m5board. Looks like they have more.
Thanks, will take a look there.

other than that, is there any other source to get hold of the steering wheel & parts?
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Got my airbag from reevesbmw here on the forums. They were great to deal with.
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After the retrofit, all buttons (M1, M2, cruise control, mode, +, -, etc) & paddles work & function without any issue, right ?
My car doesn't have steering heating, lane change warning, driver assistant, so less to worry about.

Just wanna reconfirm before pulling the trigger.

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After the retrofit, all buttons (M1, M2, cruise control, mode, +, -, etc) & paddles work & function without any issue, right ?
My car doesn't have steering heating, lane change warning, driver assistant, so less to worry about.

Just wanna reconfirm before pulling the trigger.

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Everything works so long as u ordered the right parts.
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Everything works so long as u ordered the right parts.
The parts list was generated by the local BMW service center here, but they could not guarantee all buttons would work, or error code free. What can you say !!!
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The parts list was generated by the local BMW service center here, but they could not guarantee all buttons would work, or error code free. What can you say !!!
They will never guarantee anything as it's not a BMW sanctioned retrofit. I took the risk and am glad it worked. Of course, it wasn't all shooting in the dark. I worked with the parts guy studying the connectors of the 2 steering wheels and determined that it would work. Anyway, many have gone before u without issue, so why the concern?
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They will never guarantee anything as it's not a BMW sanctioned retrofit. I took the risk and am glad it worked. Of course, it wasn't all shooting in the dark. I worked with the parts guy studying the connectors of the 2 steering wheels and determined that it would work. Anyway, many have gone before u without issue, so why the concern?
I just wanted to be sure.
What I don't understand is why it took them 3 weeks to get back to me with the answer.

Anyway, thanks for the reassurance. I'll go for it.
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How do you make the rev lights on the steering work? Is there a specific connection?
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Are u referring to retrofitting the M6 steering wheel onto F10 M5 pre-LCI? I retrofitted the M6 steering wheel onto my M5 late last year with no issue. The most important part is ensuring that you order all the parts required factoring in stuffs like lane departure warning, etc...The next thing is to have the dealer assemble the new wheel for you before installing. I got a trusted workshop to do the installation. They took less than 5 mins to remove the M5 wheel, and another 1 min to install the pre-assembled M6 wheel. Everything worked without issue.
Hello clar,

Can you PM me the parts list you ordered ? It looks like I hadn't included the multi-function buttons, the control unit, & the paddles.

Thanks.
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      12-02-2013, 02:18 AM   #20
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Here it is.
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Here it is.
Thanks a lot for that.
It looks like some parts have common parts numbers & some don't (between LCI M5, & M6 GC, coupe & convertible).
What I've ordered (not yet arrived) based on LCI M5 (with no heating, no lane change warning, no driving assistant functions) are :

32307846034 Strng wheel
32307846029 Decor. Trim
32307848270 Cover
32307848330 Line
32307848333 Screws
32311159951 Bolt
32307845795 Airb. module

Obviously, I'm missing the multi-function switch, rocket switch set & control unit. The question is : what parts numbers should be referred to when it comes to LCI M5 ?

Please help shed some light.
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Thanks a lot for that.
It looks like some parts have common parts numbers & some don't (between LCI M5, & M6 GC, coupe & convertible).
What I've ordered (not yet arrived) based on LCI M5 (with no heating, no lane change warning, no driving assistant functions) are :

32307846034 Strng wheel
32307846029 Decor. Trim
32307848270 Cover
32307848330 Line
32307848333 Screws
32311159951 Bolt
32307845795 Airb. module

Obviously, I'm missing the multi-function switch, rocket switch set & control unit. The question is : what parts numbers should be referred to when it comes to LCI M5 ?

Please help shed some light.
I think the parts I missed are :

61317844014 switch
61319218381 control
61319282644 rocket set

Besides realoem.com, is there any other way to verify these parts no. ?
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