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      08-07-2021, 04:10 PM   #1
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I can't get the bolt off to save my life. I've used so much WD-40. I'm guessing the black line on the bolt is not from the factory and the previous owner overtightened it, right?
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      08-07-2021, 06:45 PM   #2
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Mine didn't have a black line on the bolt when I replaced my steering wheel. It did take me awhile to get it loose. I suggest getting a second set of hands to hold the wheel while you loosen the bolt.
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      08-07-2021, 09:09 PM   #3
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Mine didn’t have a black line either and I too had a difficult time when I changed to the OEM V2 steering wheel. Solved by having a friend hold the wheel firmly from the passenger seat while I unbolted from the drivers seat. Good luck!
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      08-07-2021, 09:14 PM   #4
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1/2" impact
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Yes have you tried impact? Can't necessarily create that moment of torque by hand
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I did it by impact drill, just like stated above with a 1/2" drive.
Just don't impact it back in too tight lol
Much easier imo
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      08-09-2021, 01:33 PM   #7
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Where'd you find 16mm 1/2" drive sockets? Both Lowe's and Home Depot said they don't make them.
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Where'd you find 16mm 1/2" drive sockets? Both Lowe's and Home Depot said they don't make them.
You might have better luck at any Autozone or Advance Auto Parts or at O'Reilly's
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Weird, mine came off with a bit of force using a 3/8" socket wrench.

- Average guy who hasn't been to the gym since COVID.
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Where'd you find 16mm 1/2" drive sockets? Both Lowe's and Home Depot said they don't make them.
I had to buy a whole set of sockets at autozone when I did mine. 16mm is uncommon to be found alone for some weird reasons.
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Weird, mine came off with a bit of force using a 3/8" socket wrench.

- Average guy who hasn't been to the gym since COVID.
Pretty sure the prior owner overtightened it. I even used a breaker bar standing on the door sill
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1/2" impact
Lol it came off in a single press of the impact. Thanks for the advice everyone.

I did have to buy a 10 piece socket set to get the 16mm one. Hopefully will put it to good use.
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I did have to buy a 10 piece socket set to get the 16mm one. Hopefully will put it to good use.
Buy different steering wheels to make use of that 16mm socket. Rotate the steering wheels depending on your mood
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My 800 lb impact gun took that bolt right off in 2 secs. Anyone working on cars should get one of these.
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Lol it came off in a single press of the impact. Thanks for the advice everyone.

I did have to buy a 10 piece socket set to get the 16mm one. Hopefully will put it to good use.
16mm, 11mm, 7mm are "oddball" metric sizes that don't come in all sets. However, they are quite common in the BMW world but are typically available 1 at a time at most autoparts stores. Local to me are NAPA and Autozone and they have always had them individually.

Also, the cordless 1/2 impacts have really changed life over the last 8 years or so of working on your own car. Even the lesser expensive brands (like Ryobi) are actually quite good.
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Changed out my steering wheel this past weekend and didn't have a 16mm socket on hand, but did have a 5/8" socket which worked perfectly fine along with a long handle ratchet.
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Use a breaker bar. I went out to harbor freight just to buy an oversized breaker bar for 20 bucks to get that bolt loose. Had my buddy hold on to the wheel while I used the breaker bar.
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Surprised by this thread, I've changed the steering wheel on all three of my F8xs over the years and it couldn't have been easier. Hold the steering wheel with your knees, and just torque the bolt loose. Super easy.

None of my three had that black line on the bolt either. Good luck.
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I can't get the bolt off to save my life. I've used so much WD-40. I'm guessing the black line on the bolt is not from the factory and the previous owner overtightened it, right?
Little heat should loosen it. Grab a propane torch at Home Depot or something and hit it for 5-10 seconds and try it. If that doesn't work, 15-20 Seconds etc
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I can't get the bolt off to save my life. I've used so much WD-40. I'm guessing the black line on the bolt is not from the factory and the previous owner overtightened it, right?
Let me just add this as well…WD-40 is not used to loosen seized bolts…it's used to keep water out of whatever you're screwing/fastening.

What you want to buy is called BLASTER. That'll get it loose if you don't wanna heat it
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I can't get the bolt off to save my life. I've used so much WD-40. I'm guessing the black line on the bolt is not from the factory and the previous owner overtightened it, right?
Little heat should loosen it. Grab a propane torch at Home Depot or something and hit it for 5-10 seconds and try it. If that doesn't work, 15-20 Seconds etc
Never do this!!? This is not a stuck muzzle device. There are sensitive electronics that will be ruined by torch heat.
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