Steering Wheel Airbag Removal

[the_professional]

I just want to remove the steering wheel pad/airbag so I can inspect the CC connections, I checked the manual, & it isnt descriptive enough for me to grasp. I searched and I really didnt find much. Of course there is no margin of error as we're dealing with explosives, so I need help. How do I go about removing it?

I'm sure reattaching would be along the same lines.

Thanks!

[bcp477]

On both sides of the wheel assembly, between the spokes, just behind the plane of the wheel rim, there are two small round covers, about 1/2" or so in diameter. These look like round plastic plugs. Remove them and you will find torx fasteners (one each side). Remove the torx screws and the airbag assembly will come free.

[the_professional]

Thanks!
So I just remove the plastic pieces on the steering wheel, and it's right behind it.
Do I need anything special to remove the torx fasteners?

[BamZipPow]

Originally Posted by the_professional

Thanks!
So I just remove the plastic pieces on the steering wheel, and it's right behind it.
Do I need anything special to remove the torx fasteners?

Well...the right sized torx driver.

[the_professional]

got it.

I usually know what I'm doing, but when it comes to Air Bags, I always avoided messing with them.
Eh, I'll do it tomorrow, see what I can pull off.

Thanks!

[ASG14]

UNHOOK THE BATTERY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Then pull the SRS fuse and wait 10 mins.

[the_professional]

Originally Posted by ASG14

UNHOOK THE BATTERY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Then pull the SRS fuse and wait 10 mins.

Don't worry Adam, I'm not that stupid.
Should I really disconnect the SRS fuse? The shop manuals say just the battery. Then again you are the shop manual.

[ASG14]

You don't "have" to, vut I do it just for added security as it only takes 2 second's. It;s the fuse behind the coin holder.

[the_professional]

Yeah but I'm a lazy piece of ____.

Thanks for looking out, without you I'd probably end up with a dislocated shoulder from an old exploding air bag.