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Postby catdaddy » Mon May 28, 2007 8:35 pm

iwant to remove the steering wheel but im worried baout the air bag going off .,anyone know the correct way. does the wiring need to be disconnected???????????????????
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Postby gemini » Mon May 28, 2007 9:20 pm

disconnect the battery, leave for around 20-30 minutes, undo the two screws underneath the wheel that holds the airbag, lift it up disconnect the wires and remove, be careful with it
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Postby catdaddy » Tue May 29, 2007 5:39 pm

cheers m8 waiting for a steering boss so will do when it arrives
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Postby Nighthawk » Tue May 29, 2007 10:30 pm

the back up capacitor is safe after 2 mins.

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Postby gemini » Tue May 29, 2007 10:32 pm

Nighthawk wrote:the back up capacitor is safe after 2 mins.

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Postby Azer van man » Wed May 30, 2007 10:11 pm

Could always get someone you dont like to remove your steering wheel ,you wouldn't have to wait for 20-30 mins then just crack right on :!: :lol: :lol:
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Postby WINDSCREENGUY » Wed May 30, 2007 11:10 pm

i blew two air bags up today in the yard and it was fun but boy they get hot lol
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Postby baby stepside » Wed May 30, 2007 11:14 pm

and loud :lol: :lol:
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Postby WINDSCREENGUY » Thu May 31, 2007 12:12 am

true i put an aresol can on top of one and it went up about 40 foot i was shocked they have some power
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