Steering Wheel Trim Writeup

[26slate]

bumpbumpbumpbumpbumpbumpbumpbumpbumpbumpbumpbump another 30 mins i tried and cannot get air bag out

 

[domin8]

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]

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]

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!

---------- Post added at 09:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:50 PM ----------

screw it i give up there getting wrapped

 

[26slate]

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 ******* 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]

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]

As a mechanic I'm always nervous about removing an airbag. Static electricity could set the damn thing off.

 

[RoliO]

Nice detailed write up. I need to do this mod soon.

 

[Goodinblack]

Where are you guys buying the wood looking ones?

Any link?

 

[pwtr02ss]

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 ******* 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

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