{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-class-slc-r172-multifunction-steering-wheel-buttons-replacement-2016-2020","title":"Mercedes-Benz Class SLC R172 Multifunction steering wheel buttons replacement (2016 - 2020)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRecover full steering wheel control on your \u003cstrong\u003eMercedes-Benz SLC R172\u003c\/strong\u003e with this direct-fit multifunction button replacement set.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatched to the original factory specifications of the R172 platform — covering both the \u003cstrong\u003eSLK R172\u003c\/strong\u003e (2011–2016) and the renamed \u003cstrong\u003eSLC R172\u003c\/strong\u003e (2016–2020) — these buttons restore the \u003cstrong\u003eprecise tactile response and clean factory finish\u003c\/strong\u003e your roadster's steering wheel was built with. On a car where keeping your hands on the wheel matters, having every control register first time, every time, is not optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether years of open-top use have faded the legends or the buttons have simply lost their click, this set returns your \u003ca title=\"Interior Car Parts \u0026amp; Accessories\" href=\"https:\/\/europremiumparts.com\/collections\/interior-car-parts-accessories\"\u003einterior\u003c\/a\u003e to the sharp, driver-focused standard the R172 was designed to deliver — without dealership labour costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Set of Multifunction Buttons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis replacement kit includes a \u003cstrong\u003efull set of 12 multifunction buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e, covering all standard steering wheel controls:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Directional arrows (Up, Down, Left, Right) and OK button\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Return \/ Back button\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Volume + and Volume –\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Mute function\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Call pick-up and hang-up buttons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Voice control button\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll buttons are clearly marked, properly spaced, and designed to provide accurate and responsive input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #333; border-radius: 8px; padding: 40px; background-color: #f9f9f9; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); margin: 50px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: rgb(17, 17, 17); text-align: center;\"\u003eDIY-Tutorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you'll need:\u003c\/strong\u003e T20 Torx screwdriver, thin Torx-style tool (for the airbag springs), small tray or cup for screws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Safety first: \u003c\/strong\u003eDisconnect your battery before touching anything on the steering wheel. Wait at least 1 minute after disconnecting to let the airbag system fully discharge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/bmw_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement_3.png?v=1777913678\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Find the airbag access holes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOn the back of the steering wheel, look for the access holes at roughly the 4:40 position (these are not the holes sitting directly behind the buttons, we will get to them later). Insert your thin tool and angle it until you feel the spring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce you feel the spring, push it in. The airbag releases on that side. Do the same on the other side and the airbag pops right out.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/mercedes_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement_10.png?v=1777965235\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/bmw_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement_1_99faf4ce-f01d-452c-930d-3c3b0e2d28bb.png?v=1777913857\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Unplug and set the airbag aside\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePull the connector clip to unplug the airbag from its harness. Set it face-up on a flat, stable surface. Never lay an airbag face-down or leave it somewhere it could fall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Remove the surround trim panel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUse your T20 to remove the 2 screws on the surround trim panel surrounding the airbag cover (one left and one right).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's also 2 screws on the back of the wheel — get these ones out too before pulling the trim off.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/mercedes_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement9_c07ba6ea-51b7-47dd-b1d6-970db741b4e4.jpg?v=1777971664\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. Unscrew the switch panel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRemove the 3 T20 screws that hold the switch panel in place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/mercedes_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement-10_b59cfecf-d705-4bf1-87a9-9c6190bc179c.jpg?v=1777971560\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Take apart the button panel\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePull the panel out and flip it over. You'll see a side clip. Remove it using a flat screwdriver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/mercedes_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement-12_d8e0a9d0-58c0-49f3-946c-7413b768935c.jpg?v=1777972100\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen, using a flat screwdriver again, unclip the buttons from the front.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/mercedes_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement-13.png?v=1777967467\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe central and top buttons hold on to one more clip that you will have to undo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/mercedes_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement-14.png?v=1777967608\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7. Reassemble in reverse order\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePut the new buttons onto the switch panel by simply pressing them in with your fingers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/mercedes_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement-15.jpg?v=1777968193\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReassemble the \u003cstrong\u003ebuttons switch panel \u003c\/strong\u003eback on its module. You should hear a \"click\". Then tighten the 3 screws holding it in place on the steering wheel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/mercedes_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement-10_b59cfecf-d705-4bf1-87a9-9c6190bc179c.jpg?v=1777971560\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen the \u003cstrong\u003esurround trim\u003c\/strong\u003e (2 front screws and 2 back screw):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/mercedes_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement9_c07ba6ea-51b7-47dd-b1d6-970db741b4e4.jpg?v=1777971664\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlug the airbag back in, align it with the pointy end facing up, and press it in until it clicks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/mercedes_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement-16.jpg?v=1777971354\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8. Reconnect your battery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlug the battery back in. Turn the wheel all the way left then all the way right to reset the system, then test your steering wheel buttons to confirm everything works. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg style=\"max-width: 800px; width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/bmw_steering_wheel_buttons_replacement_3.png?v=1777913678\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOEM-Style Fit and Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for the \u003cstrong\u003eR172 steering wheel\u003c\/strong\u003e — shared across both the SLK and SLC generations — each button slots into the original panel housing without any modification. The colour, legend printing, surface texture, and click travel replicate the factory parts exactly, so the steering wheel looks and feels showroom-correct once reassembled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDurable Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoulded from \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality ABS plastic\u003c\/strong\u003e with UV-stable surface treatment, these buttons hold up to the conditions unique to open-top motoring: direct sun exposure with the roof stowed, temperature swings between hood-down summer drives and closed-roof commuting, and the thumb friction that comes from a car driven for the pleasure of it. The finish stays consistent, and the tactile response stays sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with \u003cstrong\u003eMercedes-Benz SLK R172 models from 2011 to 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMercedes-Benz SLC R172 models from 2016 to 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e, including SLK\/SLC 180, 200, 250, 300, 350, 55 AMG and 43 AMG variants, equipped with a multifunction steering wheel.\u003cbr\u003ePlease ensure your steering wheel button layout matches this product before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCost-Effective OEM Alternative\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R172 is a car worth maintaining properly — and that doesn't have to mean dealership pricing. 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