my airbags blown how do i remove dash and drivers airbag? - Page 2

rippedoffagain · Apr 6th, 2009, 17:42

Is it wise to try to install airbags when you're not sure how to do it? I know I would never dare touch anything like that. The airbags are inflated by a small explosive charge that could do some nasty injuries if you were to somehow accidentally set them off while you were working on them.

myksterx · Apr 6th, 2009, 18:20

hi mate, thanks for that.

the car will be disconnected at the battery, then the key will not be inserted so the car is off anyway, also the airbag module will be getting replaced with it, so that the car doesnt know any different from it being deployed before hand, as the current module will be removed.

7050man · Apr 6th, 2009, 21:58

If you've had an accident where the a/b has inflated, the front of the car must be in a bit of a state.

Isn't all this stuff an insurance job ?

Re the dashboard and other removal bits, Haynes manual will cover most.

myksterx · Apr 7th, 2009, 18:42

im 19 y/o and i cannot afford to go through my insurance due to the price of my insuarnce already on the volvo.

it cost me £500 for a replacement dashboard with bag and passenger bag, from a breakers yard.

and the front end has been hit at slow speed, altough it caught the wing / front door post, and took the post in abit! ive had to have a new front quarter and i need to take it to a professional to get done.

7050man · Apr 7th, 2009, 20:08

I see your problem. All I can say is good luck.

Incidentally, my 17 yr old son passed his test last Sept, and the price to have him as a named driver on my car.... £5000.!!

Neddless to say I've told him to save his money and wait.

Apr 6th, 2009, 17:42	#11
rippedoffagain Premier Member Last Online: Nov 16th, 2019 18:20 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yorkshire	Is it wise to try to install airbags when you're not sure how to do it? I know I would never dare touch anything like that. The airbags are inflated by a small explosive charge that could do some nasty injuries if you were to somehow accidentally set them off while you were working on them.

Apr 6th, 2009, 18:20	#12
myksterx New Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2009 15:16 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Helens	hi mate, thanks for that. the car will be disconnected at the battery, then the key will not be inserted so the car is off anyway, also the airbag module will be getting replaced with it, so that the car doesnt know any different from it being deployed before hand, as the current module will be removed.

Apr 6th, 2009, 21:58	#13
7050man Master Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2019 17:19 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kent	If you've had an accident where the a/b has inflated, the front of the car must be in a bit of a state. Isn't all this stuff an insurance job ? Re the dashboard and other removal bits, Haynes manual will cover most.

Apr 7th, 2009, 18:42	#14
myksterx New Member Last Online: Apr 28th, 2009 15:16 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Helens	im 19 y/o and i cannot afford to go through my insurance due to the price of my insuarnce already on the volvo. it cost me £500 for a replacement dashboard with bag and passenger bag, from a breakers yard. and the front end has been hit at slow speed, altough it caught the wing / front door post, and took the post in abit! ive had to have a new front quarter and i need to take it to a professional to get done.

Apr 7th, 2009, 20:08	#15
7050man Master Member Last Online: Jan 25th, 2019 17:19 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kent	I see your problem. All I can say is good luck. Incidentally, my 17 yr old son passed his test last Sept, and the price to have him as a named driver on my car.... £5000.!! Neddless to say I've told him to save his money and wait.

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