[IND-Distribution]

Tools needed:

• Socket Wrench
• 10mm socket (for battery terminal)
• 16mm socket (for steering wheel)
• Pick tool (for ground cables and harness)
• T20 Torx Driver
• T25 Torx Driver
• Narrow Flat-head Screw Driver

We also put together a quick video:

STEP 1: Remove trunk floor panel to reveal the battery. Before removing the OEM steering wheel, disconnect the negative terminal to discharge the car using a 10mm socket.



STEP 2: With the car discharged completely, insert a flathead screwdriver into the steering wheel recess. Depress the airbag spring while gently pulling the airbag away from the steering wheel to release it. Repeat this process on the other side of the steering wheel.





STEP 3: Before removing the airbag completely, unplug the airbag connector that tethers it to the OEM steering wheel. Follow by unplugging the black steering wheel control plug from the column.





STEP 4: Use a 16mm socket to remove the steering wheel retaining bolt. Pull the wheel gently towards you to remove completely. For automatic transmission cars, unplug each shift paddle connector and remove two T25 screws that affix them into place.





STEP 5: The OEM trim and contents must be transferred onto the BMW M Performance version. Unfasten two T25 screws from the rear and two T20 screws from the front to remove the carbon steering wheel trim.









STEP 6: Unclip the multifunction controls and the steering wheel heater button and remove the carbon steering wheel trim completely.







STEP 7: Remove the T25 Torx that secure the M1 / M2 buttons to the plastic upper trim. Unclip the wiring harness and remove the plastic upper trim completely.







STEP 8: At the foot of the steering wheel, remove two T20 screws securing the Driver Assist motor module. Subsequently, unclip the wheel heater cable.









STEP 9: Loosen the three T25 screws that secure the airbag baseplate. Brace the plate while unfastening each screw as the plate itself is tensioned via springs. Before removing completely, unclip the baseplate ground.









STEP 10: Carefully unseat the steering wheel harness ground from the steering wheel peg. With all connections removed, unseat and remove the harness cradle completely.







STEP 11: On the new M Performance steering wheel, remove the four included T25 screws and remove the upper alcantara trim.











STEP 12: Installation of the steering wheel contents is the reverse of removal. Transfer and seat the harness cradle into the M Performance replacement and reattach the harness ground.





STEP 13: Reattach the driver assist motor with the two T20 screws and properly seat the black control module on the right side of the wheel. The steering wheel heater plug can be tucked away as the M Performance wheel is not heated.





STEP 14: Reattach the alcantara upper trim piece, reinstate the wiring harness, and secure both M1 / M2 buttons to the upper trim.







STEP 15: Secure the plate to the M Performance wheel with the three T25 screws—pressing downward onto the plate to ensure each spring is equally compressed. Subsequently, reattach the airbag plate ground.



STEP 16: Reattach the carbon steering wheel trim and plug in controls. For Automatic Transmission cars, plug in and reattach the shift paddles with the T25 hardware. For 6MT cars, secure M Performance alcantara covers to fill the steering wheel voids.











STEP 17: Gently press the M Performance wheel back onto the steering column in the same orientation it was removed and secure the 16mm retaining bolt. Plug in steering controls connector and airbag. Press the airbag uniformly into the steering wheel recess until seated.











STEP 18: Reconnect the negative battery terminal in your trunk and check that all steering wheel controls (save for the steering wheel heat) function properly.

[chicagofan00]

Instead of the blue stripe up top, can that be customized to another color?

[IND-Distribution]

Originally Posted by chicagofan00

Instead of the blue stripe up top, can that be customized to another color?

Yes we can change it to another color or even go more extreme like we did for another G8X customer. Full alcantara with red stripe

[chicagofan00]

Originally Posted by IND-Distribution

Yes we can change it to another color or even go more extreme like we did for another G8X customer. Full alcantara with red stripe

Good to know, thanks!

Might have to consider this wheel with a Twilight Purple type stripe at some point down the road. 😃

[LOW4LYF]

I4 with blue start stop button gets a M performance wheel with red stripe...

G8x with red start stop button has a blue stripe...

Really?

[Limegrntaln]

When the new wheel is installed, does it index correctly? Ive changed a few wheels on past cars, and "most" cars need the steering alignment redone, which is usually a pain, because most places cant seem to get the wheel back to straight, even if the drive it.

[LOW4LYF]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

When the new wheel is installed, does it index correctly? Ive changed a few wheels on past cars, and "most" cars need the steering alignment redone, which is usually a pain, because most places cant seem to get the wheel back to straight, even if the drive it.

It fits in one position only...no alignment needed.

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by LOW4LYF

It fits in one position only...no alignment needed.

Ok, good. When I changed the one on my C7, it had a notch at the top of the splines. That's the only one that lined up, correctly. The other 3 cars all needed to get the wheel indexed.

[BadBoostedBMWM3]

Very nice… I’d say that I’m creeping up the wrong street, but does this retain the heating function?

[IND-Distribution]

Originally Posted by BadBoostedBMWM3

Very nice… I’d say that I’m creeping up the wrong street, but does this retain the heating function?

You would lose the heating function.

[///M ARMY]

ill do the full alcantara

[element56]

Originally Posted by IND-Distribution

You would lose the heating function.

Is the heating function not available with alcantara? or is it something that would negatively affect alcantara in the long run? why is heating not an option?

Would a "donor" wheel be needed to retain the heating?

[moproblems]

Originally Posted by element56

Is the heating function not available with alcantara? or is it something that would negatively affect alcantara in the long run? why is heating not an option?

Would a "donor" wheel be needed to retain the heating?

The OEM Alcantara wheels simply do not have the heating function. You can get your current oem wheel recovered and more than likely retain it.

[Nexus_One]

Any chance of a flat bottom version?

[m20e3087]

Is the MP steering skinner than the OE one?

[jpsimon]

Originally Posted by m20e3087

Is the MP steering skinner than the OE one?

The F80 m-performance one is thicker than stock. I would think it’d be the same here but maybe not. It’s definitely one of my favorite mods I did for sure, I’ll be picking one of these up for the G80.

[kbkura]

It's tough to get over losing the heating function… probably one of my fav features. Maybe worth getting a custom alcantara wrap on the existing steering.

[element56]

Originally Posted by kbkura

It's tough to get over losing the heating function… probably one of my fav features. Maybe worth getting a custom alcantara wrap on the existing steering.

Exactly what I am hoping to do. Would like to "donor" my wheel to get it done, but don't want to be without the wheel for obvious reasons. (and the car hasn't even finished quality check yet )

[mgokev]

Looks great — losing the heating function is a non starter for me though. But if you all end up selling the precut alcantara/leather wrap with contrast stitching and thread, I'd buy and try stitching myself.

Any plans to sell just the wrap for the stock G80 wheel?

[m20e3087]

Originally Posted by mgokev

Looks great — losing the heating function is a non starter for me though. But if you all end up selling the precut alcantara/leather wrap with contrast stitching and thread, I'd buy and try stitching myself.

Any plans to sell just the wrap for the stock G80 wheel?

Check out Coby Wheel.

[Yas_sir]

Originally Posted by jpsimon

The F80 m-performance one is thicker than stock. I would think it’d be the same here but maybe not. It’s definitely one of my favorite mods I did for sure, I’ll be picking one of these up for the G80.

It was actually one of my favorite mods for the f80 too.

Wish the performance wheel was thinner and smaller in diameter though.

[jpsimon]

BTW for anyone worried about losing the heating functionality... the alcantara doesn't feel as cold as cold leather. You won't miss it