anyone know how to..
Champion
Joined: May 2008
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From: Shreveport, LA
I pulled on those pieces and pried and did all kinds of stuff trying to get them off. I think youre right, its a bigger deal than just popping them off. I painted a few interior pieces, it helps the look alot.
That yellow will look sick though
That yellow will look sick though
Record Breaker
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Ontario Canada
update on this whole thing...it can be done but you have to disassemble the whole front section of the steering wheel, including the air bag. would love to do it but do NOT want to mess with anything to do with the airbag...i would rather buy those 45 dollar little covers than pay 500+ to repair the bag.
Record Breaker
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Pierce County, Wa
Actually this is the warning plastered all over the service manual
WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Record Breaker
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From: Oceanside, CA
being in emergency services, ive seen times where fire fighters have been working on a car for 20+ minutes with the batt disconnected and the airbag still goes off. capacitors are kinda finicky, and can have a mind of their own sometimes. i would be more worried about that thing blowing up and seriously injuring you more than the cost. so you made the right choice not to eff with it.
Record Breaker
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Ontario Canada
being in emergency services, ive seen times where fire fighters have been working on a car for 20+ minutes with the batt disconnected and the airbag still goes off. capacitors are kinda finicky, and can have a mind of their own sometimes. i would be more worried about that thing blowing up and seriously injuring you more than the cost. so you made the right choice not to eff with it.
