Airbag cover scratch

[FakeF80]

I bought the upgrade LED steering wheel and the guy who installed it for me scratched the airbag cover. Anyone know any way to fix it? Or anywhere to buy just a cover, not with the airbag. Steering wheel making some rattling sound and hard to push down the airbag to honk, anyone know why? Checked few times but didn't find issue.

[RKP]

Unfortunately, the leather cover is part of the steering wheel airbag. You can take it to a leather restoration professional who can try to repair it or buy a used airbag from eBay for $400.

Also, you will need to take the airbag and steering trim off to see what is making the rattling noise. It could be a loose screw or something moving around when you rotate the steering wheel.

[e36bmer]

you won't "fix it", but try to condition the leather really well. I like to use a little brush to get it in there really good. It should reduce the scratch some.

[FakeF80]

Originally Posted by RKP

Unfortunately, the leather cover is part of the steering wheel airbag. You can take it to a leather restoration professional who can try to repair it or buy a used airbag from eBay for $400.

Also, you will need to take the airbag and steering trim off to see what is making the rattling noise. It could be a loose screw or something moving around when you rotate the steering wheel.

Thank you! Thinking about bring it to dealer now

[FakeF80]

Originally Posted by e36bmer

you won't "fix it", but try to condition the leather really well. I like to use a little brush to get it in there really good. It should reduce the scratch some.

Tried leather conditioner, looks much better right after I apply them, but when they dry it shows out again. I might take it to a leather shop

[bily]

When I replaced my trim, a clip from the old trim broke off and fell inside the wheel. So I had the clicking when I turned the wheel. It eventually went away after 2 days. Most likely something broke off. Glad the conditioner helped a little. I'd probably have them replace it. You can sell the old one and it would only cost a few dollars on the swap. Hopefully a detail shop can restore it.

[M4 GTS.]

that is plastic. Just buy a new cover in real leather or alcantara. I bought it from @a******** on instagram

[Notyourplug33]

Originally Posted by M4 GTS.

that is plastic. Just buy a new cover in real leather or alcantara. I bought it from @a******** on instagram

How do you replace the cover? Can't seem to find a tutorial