[V8] R&R steering wheel and air bag

[Dave Saad]

There is a procedure in the manual - I can not recall it from memory  
but I think you disconnect the "reserve" power supply via a connector  
behind the driver side console side panel, and disconnect the  
battery. Not sure of the order or if that matters. To prevent codes  
from being thrown, do not turn on the ignition with the air bag  
disconnected and battery connected.
I would find and read this procedure. If need be I can dig it up and  
email it to you.

physical removal is pretty easy - just two bolts on the steering  
wheel. I don't think you have to remove the column top cover.
Static electricity is a big deal - keep yourself and the car body  
grounded. You don't want to launch your air bag into orbit....


Dave


On Oct 9, 2005, at 11:11 AM, Mike Arman wrote:

>
>
> Visited the U-pull-it today on another "mission" and lo and behold
> here is a 1989 90 with a flawless steering wheel and air bag, even
> already removed and just lying in the seat - so I bought it as the
> steering wheel in my 90 V8 is looking a bit tatty.
>
> I understand the wheel is the same part - (it sure looks the same, so
> far), and the air bag is 443 951 525 G.
>
> Do these parts interchange, or are they going onto eBay?
>
> If they DO interchange, what is the correct procedure to R&R the air
> bag and steering wheel without having it blow up in my face or throw
> strange codes that I will have to take my car to the evil dealer to
> clear? (Of course, we don't actually have ANY dealer around  
> here . . . )
>
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Mike Arman
> 90 V8Q
> It isn't just a car, it's an ADVENTURE!
>
>
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