Minor disaster. I need a screw size.

Griffon · 04-10-2021, 07:39 PM

I have a 2018 F83 and today I was replacing my M butttons with red ones. When I removed the screw that was holding on the button panel it fell and went into whatever alternate reality socks go to. It's probably under my seat but damn if I can find it. It's all reassembled and being held on pretty securely by that Y trim piece around the airbag but I don't want to leave it like that. I know it's a T20 head but does anyone know what size? I'm gonna head out tomorrow and try to find one. Thanks!

FlyingLow78 · 04-11-2021, 06:51 AM

Sorry I can’t be more specific, but BMW sells the screws for the steering wheel as a complete set, part number 32307848333. Check out item 7 here and pricing here.

Griffon · 04-12-2021, 08:17 PM

I ended up taking out the screw from the other side and trying to match it at Lowes. Found one that worked. It's not a Torx and I think the thread density (whatever that's called...threads per inch) is slightly different but it's in there and holding. The next time I go to the dealership I'll see if they'll give me one so it matches. Hopefully they won't also suggest that I buy that screw pack. Thanks for the advice!

04-10-2021, 07:39 PM	#1
Griffon New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M4 Convertible F83 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Minor disaster. I need a screw size. I have a 2018 F83 and today I was replacing my M butttons with red ones. When I removed the screw that was holding on the button panel it fell and went into whatever alternate reality socks go to. It's probably under my seat but damn if I can find it. It's all reassembled and being held on pretty securely by that Y trim piece around the airbag but I don't want to leave it like that. I know it's a T20 head but does anyone know what size? I'm gonna head out tomorrow and try to find one. Thanks!
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04-11-2021, 06:51 AM	#2
FlyingLow78 The G8X is a disaster. 🤮 931 Rep 988 Posts Drives: Not a BMW anymore Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Europe iTrader: (3)	Sorry I can’t be more specific, but BMW sells the screws for the steering wheel as a complete set, part number 32307848333. Check out item 7 here and pricing here.
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Griffon New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M4 Convertible F83 Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	I ended up taking out the screw from the other side and trying to match it at Lowes. Found one that worked. It's not a Torx and I think the thread density (whatever that's called...threads per inch) is slightly different but it's in there and holding. The next time I go to the dealership I'll see if they'll give me one so it matches. Hopefully they won't also suggest that I buy that screw pack. Thanks for the advice!
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