89-90 200TQ Steering Rack, Wheel/Airbag removal

[scott.john.mockry@bangate1.TEK.COM]

Hello,

The steering wheel removal procedure for the 89-90 200TQ cars with an airbag does recommend
 disconnecting the airbag power feed connector (located near the center console) before removing 
the steering  wheel. ( I don't know how difficult this is to get to)
 
You also need to be careful when removing/installing the steering wheel to  make  sure the 
"clock spring" that encloses the wiring that goes to  the Steering wheel/air bag is centered 
correctly to prevent it from self distructing when the wheel is turned to the full lock position.
Scott M.

>Someone asked....
>Concerning the time involved.  The dealers have a flat rate of around $350.

> My independent shop says $250.  Since there is only a $7.00 hour difference

between dealer and my independent shop, my guess is the independent shop

might be incorrect. in thinking its the same type of install as the 5000

series, however, doesn't the 200 series with its ABS and the airbag make the

job longer and more difficult in removing/installing the rack?