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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel   Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel - Page 3 EmptyMon Apr 26, 2010 11:14 pm

Anyone who tries this, please be careful. Make sure you are never in front of the steering wheel at any time during the procedure.

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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel   Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel - Page 3 EmptyMon Apr 26, 2010 11:22 pm

As long as you disconnect the battery, and your not probing around with a test light, you'll be ok.

I've only seen 1 airbag go off on someone during repairs, but that's cause the dumb ass FA!LED to abide by those rules and had the key on.....btw it was an entire side-curtain in a Yukon.
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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel   Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel - Page 3 EmptyTue Jul 20, 2010 11:09 pm

Well I followed the instructions I found online and successfully dis-armed the air bag system and switched my steering wheel. There are a few differences from the instructions in my first post.

DO THIS REPAIR AT YOUR OWN RISK. I DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INJURIES THAT INDIVIDUALS MAY SUFFER FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Before disabling the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), turn ignition to the ON position and observe the air bag lamp in dash. This lamp should flash 7 times and then go out. If lamp remains on before or after the 7 flashes, a problem exists in the system and MUST be repaired before proceeding with the disabling procedure.

Position the steering wheel so that you can reach the 2 spring fasteners. Take the keys out of the ignition and put aside.
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Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait at least 1 full minute for the circuit to completely discharge before proceeding. I wasn't in any hurry so I waited overnight, and also removed the positive cable.
CAUTION: Failure to fully deplete the backup power supply could result in an accidental deployment and possible injury.
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Remove the air bag fuse from the fuse panel

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Disconnect the blue connector position assurance clip (CPA) from yellow SIR connector under dash. To get to it you will have to remove the black plastic cover under the knee bolster by removing three 7mm screws. You will also have to unscrew the under dash courtesy light. I had to lie down on the floor to get to the SIR connector. It would be easier to get to if you remove the knee bolster, but that would require removing the dash, which I didn't want to do.

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3. Using a 3-4mm (1/8”-5/32”) Allen wrench, release the 2 spring fasteners by pushing inward through
the access holes. The access holes are located on both sides of the rear plastic steering wheel
shroud. You could also use a ratchet and allen bit as I did.
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4. Lift and partially remove the airbag module from the steering wheel in order to expose the electrical
connectors on the back side. Take care not to pull on any of the wiring.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the airbag module. The airbag electrical connections have a green safety locking connector-position assurance (CPA) clip that
must be disconnected before you can remove the electrical connectors from the module. B, is the horn connection and C, is the ground for the horn, you pull both of these out. Once you have the horn connector out, you will see a spring. This spring can be stretched to increase the tension to provide better contact and for sensitive honking. I also lightly sanded the copper end on the horn connector, just to create a clean connection.
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6. Remove the airbag module from the steering wheel and place the module face up on the floor, seat
or work bench. If you carry the module make sure the trim cover is pointed AWAY from your body.
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Using a 13/16 socket, remove the nut that tightens the steering wheel to the column.
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Next, use a steering wheel puller tool, to remove the steering wheel. Your gonna have to crank on it and eventually it’ll pop off.
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This is what you’ll see when you’re all done.
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Here is what my steering wheel looked like….
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This is the steering wheel I got from the wreckers before and after.
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I realized when I got home from the wreckers that it doesn’t have the stitching that the Riv’s steering wheel has. Still, it looks 100% better than my original wheel. One day I plan to put the Rivs' wheel there but not anytime soon. Hope this helps someone and remember to take all precautions seriously when doing this repair.


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PostSubject: After Market Steering wheel?   Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel - Page 3 EmptySun Jan 30, 2011 6:42 pm

Has anyone installed a aftermarket steering wheel?

Mine looks terrible and i really don't want the air bag cause i'm really tall the only thing i'd miss is the radio controls but they are all worn off and just look bad too.
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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel   Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel - Page 3 EmptySun Jan 30, 2011 6:47 pm

I installed now two Grant wheels. With the adapter, they fit great. If you want to get a product by Grant, I'd recommend the signature series. the horn button design kinda sucks on the Challenger series.
The airbag light will come on once you remove the OEM steering wheel. I'm not for sure but I'd guess it the system probably disables the passenger side air bag as a result of that "malfunction" state.
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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel   Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel - Page 3 EmptySun Jan 30, 2011 7:27 pm

turtleman wrote:
I installed now two Grant wheels. With the adapter, they fit great. If you want to get a product by Grant, I'd recommend the signature series. the horn button design kinda sucks on the Challenger series.
The airbag light will come on once you remove the OEM steering wheel. I'm not for sure but I'd guess it the system probably disables the passenger side air bag as a result of that "malfunction" state.

Do you know which adapter you used?
I have a Grant challenger series sitting in my garage and a elite sitting in my other car that i might swap out to put in the riviera.
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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel   Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel - Page 3 EmptyMon Jan 31, 2011 7:12 pm

Could the new Regal GS wheel be installed?
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sburch23 wrote:
Could the new Regal GS wheel be installed?

Doubtful. In fact you will be hard pressed to find any GM wheel from the early 2000's on that will slip on your column. Have a look at the 'teeth' on the inside of the newer steering wheels compared to an older one. What will fit is older buick wheels. Or most other GM wheels for that matter.
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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel   Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel - Page 3 EmptyWed Feb 12, 2014 2:32 am

Is there anyway to shut the Airbag warning light off with an aftermarket steering wheel? Im thinking there has to be a way to ground something out so the light goes out.
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chitown_riv98 wrote:
Is there anyway to shut the Airbag warning light off with an aftermarket steering wheel? Im thinking there has to be a way to ground something out so the light goes out.

Pull the dash and then the cluster and remove the bulb.Works every time.
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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel   Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel - Page 3 EmptyWed Feb 12, 2014 4:15 am

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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel   Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel - Page 3 EmptySat Jun 07, 2014 9:01 pm

Hi all. My horn goes off at will and won't turn off until I smack the horn in the center of the airbag. So I guess I will be replacing the airbag.

I have a question about the procedure. As I understand it, part of the procedure to actually release the airbag module from the wheel is:

Using a 3-4mm (1/8”-5/32”) Allen wrench, release the 2 spring fasteners by pushing inward through
the access holes. The access holes are located on both sides of the rear plastic steering wheel
shroud.

In the photos above they look like TORX head threaded screws.

So, just HOW do I "release the 2 spring fasteners"? Just pushing in on them? Or do they unscrew?

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PostSubject: Re: Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel   Write-Up: Disabling and Removing the Airbag Module & Steering Wheel - Page 3 EmptySat Jun 07, 2014 11:15 pm

Sorry Yardley, been out all day and just saw your post. Earlier on in this thread I talk about how I used a dismantling process described online with some modifications of my own. You are correct, they were just TORX head screws that just unscrew. The term "spring fasteners" was text that already existed in the instructions I followed. Hope that helps.
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