Fix or replace
 

Should I replace the wheel or is there any type of repair kits available that look right?

get some leatherette over that ugly plastic...cheap and easy

take it off and sand and paint. youll save around 300.00 doing that way. let your diy gene do the working

that part is about $85, dunno where your getting your parts.

Where would you get one?
 

Is there a good online store?

yeah u can just buy that plastic piece, its no big deal

Any one no
 

the part number or what it is called?

he said "should I replace the wheel?" that is why I answered that way. plus, 20 dollars is better than 85. 65 in yo pocket "student", because u just learned something today. I did too

DIY.

Is there a "how-to" on removing the plastic part?

although this is the old sport steering wheel, i would guess it is the same process:

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/...heel-trim.html

Part # 2: Cover

RealOEM.com BMW E53 X5 4.8is Sport st.whl.airbag-smart /Multifunction

THX X, I ordered the CF tape and am going to see how that looks. I will say one thing, I ordered from ECS, did the upgraded shipping, then they didn't ship for 3 days post order. Anyone else have such great service from ECS, sheesh!

Ill snap some shot post install.

THX All!

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problem, the photos in the DIY do not appear to be the same. Do I just pull a little harder? Any help would be appreciated.

$300 for the wheel? you must be insane, the steering wheel is $5-700.

That's a pretty big range there. It also includes $300. ???

your smart enough to figure it out.

Who are you replying to?

There are 5 size 10 torx screws holding the cover in place two either side at the top and one below.Have a look behind the wheel and you will see the holes.Unscrew from the back of the wheel turning it to gain better access.
I think it's possible to take off the wheel trim without removing the airbag from what i have heard.
I did this job way back and resprayed the trim to match my interior and it looks as good as the day i did it.;)

Fixed! Thanks all for the help! Some photos attached
 

The last tip from X555 was the 1 that put me over the edge, as did, Xmeisters link. Thanks again ALL! :thumbup: ;):cool:

Nice:thumbup:

carbon fiber, sweet

Glad to be of help mate :) and that carbon fibre looks great:thumbup: