S-Line Flat Bottom Steering Wheel
 

I am in the USA. Anybody know how difficult it is to replace the steering wheel with one of these? I am guessing I might need a special tool and I understand I would need to transfer the airbag. I have always wanted my Audi to have a flat bottomed wheel for ease of entry/exit.

Steering Wheel | S-Line Flat-Bottom


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.aud...44a401ec24.jpg

Doesn't seem too difficult

Thanks. I appreciate it.

Why stop at s line...europrice have the flat bottom sq7 steering wheel

Your post doesn't mention which part of the US you're in, but, I trust you realize you'll lose the heated function of the wheel.
Don't know if that's important. It is where I am :D.

Darn............. Didn't think on that. :(

Heated steering wheel is not a big deal for me... I love the flat bottom.

I can't believe....
 

that they didn't disconnect the battery before fiddling with electrically fired pyrotechnic devices!

yeah, I would disconnect the battery.

It's amazing that Audi cannot design a steering wheel with flat bottom and heated.

Yes, why not use the SQ7 wheel?

Agreed, how difficult is it to change the shape of a heated wheel lol

Lmao...

They obviously can. Do we know there is no steering wheel with both?

i have never seen a heated flat bottom with audi

Bumping this thread up ... i am about to order from EuroPrice and want to make sure it is a direct replacement... My Audi dealer wanted $495 to install, but my local Audi/german/exotic independent shop with a great reputation said they would do it for $175. It looks pretty simple based on that youtube video... i just wanted to see if anyone has actually done this mod yet.

Or is there a better Audi tiller that is a direct bolt-on now?? Want a thick and flat bottom model.

Thanks in advance!
dave

Looks neat to do, yet I'm actually looking to get a heated steering wheel. My Q7 has the warm weather package, but not the cold weather package.

I have replaced a Mini steering wheel and a BMW X5 steering wheel. It's not difficult, it just takes patience. I cannot stress enough how important it is to disconnect the battery. You don't want to screw around with the airbag, which is essentially a small explosive that can do significant damage, especially if your face is right in front of it while trying to remove it from the wheel. On both the BMW & the Mini, I had to use 2 screwdrivers to move a metal catch on each side to release the airbag. That took great patience. It also takes courage, as you are going to put small holes into the back side of the steering wheel (assuming the Q7 process is the same as my experience). It was difficult to break the seal on the bolt holding the X5 wheel onto the car. That also too great patience. The Mini was quite easy. All told, this is a relatively easy mod as long as you take your time. I'd set aside 60-90 minutes. Good luck!

OK, just watched the video above (note to self, do that next time prior to posting a reply) and this looks relatively easy compared to my experience above. Using a phone as a mirror and to document the procedure so you put things back together the same way is a great pro tip!

I'm looking for a heated steering wheel if anyone knows of one, or does this replacement to a flat bottom one. PM me!

Sorry, just updated profile. I'm in Ohio, USA;)

I just ordered the above pictured flat bottom steering wheel from Europrice, along with the Perforated Shifter & Silver stitched shifter boot to match. I will post pics once installed!

That would be the heated steering wheel button

So just wanted to get people's take on this.

I inquired about this wheel with EuroPrice.

General understanding is that if you have a heated wheel and are replacing with this one, you'd lose the heated steering function - so would need to code with VCDS that you don't have heated steering and then activate the '*' button, which is a programmable button in the MMI. Potential issues:

- how to program that car doesn't have heated steering
- how to program enabling the '*' button - which is programmable in the MMI
- potential issues with fault codes

If anyone has done this - I'm really curious as to the outcome and also what base steering wheel they're coming from.

This is our third Audi. The first two had s-line packages that came with flat bottom wheels, which we've become accustomed to - both the shape and thickness. I am very tempted to get one as I'm ok without the heated function, but do not want to do so unless it's a seamless transition.