Installation Steps

Park your '02 with the wheels pointed straight ahead. This will help center the steering wheel. Remove the old steering wheel. Depending on which year '02 you have, there are different ways to get the cover off of the steering wheel. Check your service manual for more information. Using a 22mm deep socket (a 7/8-inch socket also will work), remove the nut holding the steering wheel onto the steering column. The steering wheel can be removed without too much effort. A steering wheel puller is not needed. Carefully make a mark on the end of the steering column point straight down. This is a reference mark for centering the steering wheel. Modify the 320i steering wheel.

Install your new steering wheel and secure it in place with the nut. Be sure to install any needed spacers at this time. Connect the wire from the spring plunger or leaf spring to the horn button, and test the horn. Test drive the car. If the steering wheel appears to be off center, repeat the steps until the wheel position suits you. That's all it takes to install a new 320i steering wheel into a '02. It won't make the car travel any faster, but it sure does make the driving experience a lot more enjoyable.