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Old 05-31-2006, 10:28 AM
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Default How hard is it to replace the driver's side airbag?
Mine is scratched to hell and I managed to find a brand new one! I haven't gotten it yet but I'm trying to determine what I'm getting myself into. TIA.
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Old 05-31-2006, 10:32 AM
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Don't know the specifics, but that is really best left to a professional.
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Default not too hard... procedure is in the Bentley manual
or look for meem's post on his steering wheel swap. He had to remove the airbag to do it.
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i betcha i can steal a drivers airbag in under a minute ... if the car is already open that is.. ;-)
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Default yeah, i had mine out in about 10 minutes
3 or so torx bolts on the back side of the wheel. and some spade plugs. presto. it's out. didn't explode in my face (i don't think)
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Default 2 screws behind the arm of the steering wheel. some are phil, some are Torx-start there
<ul><li><a href="http://www.loomknitting.com/auditt/airbag/104731105.html">Steering Wheel Airbag removal</a></li></ul>
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Thanks for the links and comments! looks pretty easy!
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