E70 Diaper Non-Sport Airbag to Sport Airbag Cover Swap

[Braymond141]

I recently picked up a 2012 X5d base model and the mods have already begun. This isn't necessarily a DIY, but I wanted to illustrate what it looks like to swap the covers so you can cheaply retrofit sport steering wheels. Sport airbag covers can be found for around $70 on eBay. They are just a cover so everything inside has to be swapped.

PLEASE NOTE: Take a mindful approach to removing the bag from the cover. Pull up gently in the right spot and it will come out without any change in the packing.

So damn ugly!




And the swap... I used a dozen wooden sticks to keep the plastic tabs up to release the retainer ring. Pry up with a flat head screwdriver and slid a popsicle stick in each. Gently remove the ring off.













Much better! Someday I'll do a Nappa leather wheel.