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May 3rd, 2014, 17:14 | #1 |
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Removing 3 spoke Steering Wheel
Ok - I'm aware of the guides etc, but I'm still having a complete mission getting my damn steering wheel to release the airbag so I can get it off. Completely halted everything I'm doing!!
So I'm aware of the daft little hole, but what can I stick in it to get the steering wheel to pop the airbag free? And what motion etc am I mean to do? |
May 3rd, 2014, 17:54 | #2 | |
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May 3rd, 2014, 18:26 | #3 |
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I struggled like hell to do this the first time, the best thing to do is literally put a long thin screwdriver in pointing up 45 degrees to the centre of the wheel, slightly aim it to the left or right and feel for a clip, Then push the tip of the screwdriver down so it releases the clip enabling you to pull the airbag out (gently) the clips at the top could break though so be aware.
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May 3rd, 2014, 19:08 | #4 |
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Got it cracked now Thanks lads. Yeah absolutely bastard to get off! Did it in less than a minute this time lol. Forgot my screwdriver but had a Torx 27 so figured it would do lol. Pushed up on the clip and it still didn't move.
However I pushed the airbag in, Pushed up on the clip and the airbag then fell out as I removed my hand Lovely! Spend 20 minutes swearing at it earlier to later on 1 minute and it's off lol. Now to remove the dash....again.... |
May 3rd, 2014, 21:19 | #5 |
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I got mine off easy I just used a Stanley knife and hacked the sides of the steering wheel apart and flipped the bar with my fingers hahaha Not recommended if you want to keep it.
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