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Old Jun 11, 2013 | 10:55 PM
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I want to change my steering wheel, so how do I get the air bag off without it exploding in my face? Do I just disconnect the battery for a certain amount of time.
Old Jun 12, 2013 | 11:19 AM
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Always disconnect the battery when working with the air bags. Should be 4 nuts on the backside of the steering wheel, a connector on the inside of the wheel for the horn and air bag. Main will be in the center and pull hard.
Old Jun 13, 2013 | 09:09 PM
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Thanks,is there a certain amount of time to leave the battery disconnected before I pull the air bag off?
Old Jun 13, 2013 | 09:21 PM
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take the battery off and hold the brake down for 30 or so seconds. should be fine after that.
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