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w33m4n
01-26-2011, 10:05 PM
To go from this... :Plugged:
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l88/normie0268/2f4ecae0.jpg

To this!!!
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l88/normie0268/4e98fc58.jpg

Tools:

Torc 30 and Torc 15 sockets
Needle nose pilars
Long skinny allen wrench

Stick the allen key in a small hole to release the airbag, there is one on each side, its recommended to disconnect the battery before doing any of this but it's not necessary and can be completed fine without it.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l88/normie0268/5ca83df0.jpg

The airbag will then release and the mounts will make much more sense once you get a feel for where the clips are with the allen key. At this point disconnect the airbag with the two clips, you can't mess it up they are color coded. Use the needle nose for the airbag wires, but dont press hard.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l88/normie0268/44f2217c.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l88/normie0268/581dc3ca.jpg

Remove the four large nuts with the torc 30 bit, they will not come apart from the main bracket.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l88/normie0268/0294b577.jpg

Then disconnect this wire.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l88/normie0268/70c64572.jpg

Here is what it looks like removed.
Remove the four ground contacts for the horn.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l88/normie0268/a4695783.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l88/normie0268/d666b1a2.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l88/normie0268/f2a43258.jpg

Then remove the radio and cruise control controls if you have them. Then reattach them to the new trim pieces.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l88/normie0268/eaf76530.jpg

Should look like this.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l88/normie0268/dd0d045c.jpg

Reattach the trim pieces.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l88/normie0268/437a8556.jpg

Reattach the bracket that holds the airbag and wires.

And finally press the airbag back into the clips until they lock, if you didn't disconnect the horn it will go off.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l88/normie0268/4e98fc58.jpg

[/COLOR]Hope this helps!
BogeyBoy82
02-02-2011, 11:58 AM
Good Writeup. Thanks for the info.
felixgun
02-02-2011, 02:06 PM
Nice! Wish I would've had this when I did it!
ChrisAU
07-18-2011, 09:26 AM
Where can you get these? Would LOVE to get a hold of a couple of these pieces in woodgrain!
clkelley
07-18-2011, 09:47 AM
Nice write up indeed!
ChrisAU
07-18-2011, 11:30 AM
Found the wood ones on eBay! Def my next upgrade!
04silverL
07-31-2011, 09:45 AM
Great writeup, just changed mine out yesterday took maybe 30 minutes. Thanks for detailing this step by step
rpuddy
08-26-2011, 02:26 PM
Thanks! I didn't need to unhook the airbag - just set her on top of the column.
1stpclsr
09-08-2011, 08:09 PM
Okay...where can I find me a set of these? I checked Ebay, and could only find Steering Wheels. Thanks for the help
domin8
10-13-2011, 11:36 AM
I could use a little help on step 1. I've been using a long allen key, as instructed, but can't seem to figure out how to get the front cover and airbag off the steering wheel. Is there a specific item I'm suppose to feel for, or do I need to push or pull a certain way? Is there a trick I don't know about that I should be using? Any help would be appreciated.

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steven johnson
10-13-2011, 12:10 PM
when you release the airbag is it one unit with the plastic horn cover ? nice write up , looks good .
Faceplant
10-14-2011, 01:31 PM
when you release the airbag is it one unit with the plastic horn cover ? nice write up , looks good .

Yes
domin8
10-17-2011, 12:21 AM
Any help with my question?

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domin8
12-23-2011, 04:32 PM
Over 2 months after my last post in this thread I am pleased to announce that I finally made it past step #1 and have now completed this mod. Thanks for the writeup and help this thread provided.

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NC_John
03-31-2012, 08:26 AM
Over 2 months after my last post in this thread I am pleased to announce that I finally made it past step #1 and have now completed this mod. Thanks for the writeup and help this thread provided.


I haven't done mine yet but need to- the original covers are peeling (I know, I know- shocking). What was the answer to your question- is the allen key just used to push and release a clip or is there an allen screw in there?
w33m4n
05-01-2012, 05:03 PM
Hey sorry for the SUPER late reply! All the allen key does in step one is release a pressure clip. No turning involved. It's not the easiest task either.
NathanJax
05-01-2012, 05:48 PM
Hey sorry for the SUPER late reply! All the allen key does in step one is release a pressure clip. No turning involved. It's not the easiest task either.

Tell me about it. Just tried it. Felt like 10 minutes of poking around in the dark. Always getting the wrong hole. Not hitting the hole quiet right. Then bam, done.

story of my life...
w33m4n
05-01-2012, 06:59 PM
haha. yea about that
26slate
05-03-2012, 01:13 PM
i cannot get my air bag out!
NathanJax
05-03-2012, 02:18 PM
i cannot get my air bag out!

:laughing1:


just keep poking the hole. seriously. Took me like 10 minutes and I had an extra wheel to look at to see what i was kinda poking...
26slate
05-03-2012, 09:34 PM
bumpbumpbumpbumpbumpbumpbumpbumpbumpbumpbumpbump another 30 mins i tried and cannot get air bag out
domin8
05-03-2012, 10:21 PM
I haven't done mine yet but need to- the original covers are peeling (I know, I know- shocking). What was the answer to your question- is the allen key just used to push and release a clip or is there an allen screw in there?

The question was where exactly in the steering wheel am I pushing? The answer is: The surface right in front of the gap where you can push the pin/allen key several more inches in. ”Front” being closer to you and further from the dash.
fire730
05-03-2012, 10:40 PM
One thing to add to this

DO NOT UNPLUG / REMOVE THE AIRBAG WITHOUT DISCONNECTING YOUR BATTERY

I know some have done it and haven't had a problem but if that thing blows up in your face you are going to be a sad MF for the rest of your days on this earth. Airbags blow up on fireman even after an accident when they are trying to remove the trapped victim.
26slate
05-03-2012, 10:58 PM
dom i just gave up...............but just cuz u said that im gunna try agin!! grrrrrrrrrr i might just have my guy wrap them rather than paint them gloss black this is driving me crazy!

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screw it i give up there getting wrapped
26slate
05-08-2012, 01:08 AM
ok i got it out..................note to self anyone looking to do this it not just " stick a allen wrench in the hole and push and it will come out" yes you use a allen wrench stick it in and point it kinda twards the steering wheel away from the dash not like a crazy amout and feel for tabs and play with it and feel around for them when your on the tab you can push it and feel its springy not fucking stick a allen in the hole and push...i called the owner at auto woods the guy who made the video on you tube how to remove the air bag....i hope that helps i messed with mine like 25 times its very easy.........hope that helps some one in need
zzpw3x
05-19-2012, 08:45 PM
One thing to add to this

DO NOT UNPLUG / REMOVE THE AIRBAG WITHOUT DISCONNECTING YOUR BATTERY

I know some have done it and haven't had a problem but if that thing blows up in your face you are going to bad a sad MF for the rest of your days on this earth. Airbags blow up on fireman even after an accident when they are trying to remove the trapped victim.

I was thinking the same thing as I read through this thread and couldn't agree more. Airbags are like a loaded gun w/o a safety. It really could kill you.

I'm not a safety freak - life is not risk free, but no need to be stupid.
fire730
05-20-2012, 01:14 AM
As a mechanic I'm always nervous about removing an airbag. Static electricity could set the damn thing off.