Steering Wheel and Cabin Filter

[Phatty5BMW]

I was just wondering what year did the cabin filter become available? Also, Does my damn steering wheel move at all? lol


89 535i

[shogun]

Microfilter:
According to my knowledge from built year 06/1990. At least that is shown on the official instruction manual how to replace it or often on the replacement packages.

[Jr ///M5]

Sorry Pat, you don't have to worry about the micro-filter, or the steering wheel changing positions on the '89 535. The '89 didn't come with wood trim in the interior either. Did you get an owners manual with your car?

Jr

[Phatty5BMW]

Unfortunatly no I did not get a owners manual, that is why I was wondering. I wonder why they made a non-adjustable steering wheel. My 83 528e adjusts. Oh well not a big deal, just a little annoying sometimes. Thanks for the help though, I appreicate it.

[Kalevera]

In digging around on the forums, I found mention of people adjusting their nonadjustable steering columns by changing the bolts that support it and adding a bunch of washers.

I did it, and it helps. Just make sure you're the only one driving the car...I'm sure some fat people would get stuck between my steering wheel and the seat :)

best, whit

[califblue]

My adjustable steering column is a joke..it moves maybe a 1/2" :(

Anyone else have one that moves more?

[Qsilver7]

My adjustable steering column is a joke..it moves maybe a 1/2" :(

Anyone else have one that moves more?

...it has a wide range of movement...all I do is push & hold the lever in whichever direction needed and it moves on its own (see attached pic). :D (okay, I'm just teasing those who don't have the power adjust feature...that's mean, ain't it! ) :p

[zygoteer]

My UK 535 was first sold in January '90, but made (according to VIN) in 11/89, and it has a manually adjustable steering column (clamp lever on lower side of column cowling) that moves in and out by around 100mm I would guess.

I don't however have a microfilter (as far as I know !!!).

[wengenstein]

I like the power adjusted steering wheel, my 540's got it. I wish the tilt were adjustable though.. I've been spoiled by the wheel on my saab :)

[mike wong]

even if your e34 didn't come with a M/F, there may still be the slot to fit one in. of course it is narrow and a PITA job.

A good reason to open it up - is that leaves and other junk can collect in that space and clog up the evaporator.