How to remove AIRBAGS
Race Director
Joined: Sep 1999
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From: CONCORD NC
Steering wheel: take out the torx bolts on the rear, and it will pull forward, Then remove the wires.
Passenger: Remove the dash pad. You can then unbolt the airbag unit and pull it out.
Pull the "airbag" fuse....it is #16 on the floorboard fuse panel.
here is a link ot the fuse layout http://www.davidfarmerstuff.com/c5-fuse.pdf
Passenger: Remove the dash pad. You can then unbolt the airbag unit and pull it out.
Pull the "airbag" fuse....it is #16 on the floorboard fuse panel.
here is a link ot the fuse layout http://www.davidfarmerstuff.com/c5-fuse.pdf
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Race Director
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From: Menifee CA
Steering wheel: take out the torx bolts on the rear, and it will pull forward, Then remove the wires.
Passenger: Remove the dash pad. You can then unbolt the airbag unit and pull it out.
Pull the "airbag" fuse....it is #16 on the floorboard fuse panel.
here is a link ot the fuse layout http://www.davidfarmerstuff.com/c5-fuse.pdf
Passenger: Remove the dash pad. You can then unbolt the airbag unit and pull it out.
Pull the "airbag" fuse....it is #16 on the floorboard fuse panel.
here is a link ot the fuse layout http://www.davidfarmerstuff.com/c5-fuse.pdf
so there is no tricky stuff? i just dont want the bags blow in my face
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Rafael CA
From the Service Manual:
In the event that ignition 1 voltage is lost during a collision, the SDM maintains a 23 volt loop reserve (23 VLR) for deployment of the airbags. It is important to note, when disabling the SIR system for servicing or rescue operations to allow the 23 VLR to dissipate, which could take up to one minute.
Also, the Service Manual warns that undeployed airbags, even after removal from the car, can deploy under certain circumstances. The manual recommends the immediate use of tool J 39401-B (SIR deployment fixture) to safely deploy (fire) the bags prior to disposing of them.
If you have a good relationship with a dealer, they may be willing to take the bags and fire and dispose of them. Otherwise ... HANDLE WITH CARE even outside the car.
Personnally, airbags scare the s**t outta me ... BE CAREFUL.
In the event that ignition 1 voltage is lost during a collision, the SDM maintains a 23 volt loop reserve (23 VLR) for deployment of the airbags. It is important to note, when disabling the SIR system for servicing or rescue operations to allow the 23 VLR to dissipate, which could take up to one minute.
Also, the Service Manual warns that undeployed airbags, even after removal from the car, can deploy under certain circumstances. The manual recommends the immediate use of tool J 39401-B (SIR deployment fixture) to safely deploy (fire) the bags prior to disposing of them.
If you have a good relationship with a dealer, they may be willing to take the bags and fire and dispose of them. Otherwise ... HANDLE WITH CARE even outside the car.
Personnally, airbags scare the s**t outta me ... BE CAREFUL.
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Race Director
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 11,061
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From: Menifee CA
From the Service Manual:
In the event that ignition 1 voltage is lost during a collision, the SDM maintains a 23 volt loop reserve (23 VLR) for deployment of the airbags. It is important to note, when disabling the SIR system for servicing or rescue operations to allow the 23 VLR to dissipate, which could take up to one minute.
Also, the Service Manual warns that undeployed airbags, even after removal from the car, can deploy under certain circumstances. The manual recommends the immediate use of tool J 39401-B (SIR deployment fixture) to safely deploy (fire) the bags prior to disposing of them.
If you have a good relationship with a dealer, they may be willing to take the bags and fire and dispose of them. Otherwise ... HANDLE WITH CARE even outside the car.
Personnally, airbags scare the s**t outta me ... BE CAREFUL.
In the event that ignition 1 voltage is lost during a collision, the SDM maintains a 23 volt loop reserve (23 VLR) for deployment of the airbags. It is important to note, when disabling the SIR system for servicing or rescue operations to allow the 23 VLR to dissipate, which could take up to one minute.
Also, the Service Manual warns that undeployed airbags, even after removal from the car, can deploy under certain circumstances. The manual recommends the immediate use of tool J 39401-B (SIR deployment fixture) to safely deploy (fire) the bags prior to disposing of them.
If you have a good relationship with a dealer, they may be willing to take the bags and fire and dispose of them. Otherwise ... HANDLE WITH CARE even outside the car.
Personnally, airbags scare the s**t outta me ... BE CAREFUL.
thanks
Race Director
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From: CONCORD NC
It is legal to ship airbags for "recycling" purposes. I packed mine in a huge box (just in case) and shipped them UPS. I'm not sure if that was the legal way to do it, but I couldn't find a resource that actually made sense to me
The plug on the steering wheels is a bit tricky, and I can't remember off hand the trick. Just be patient. I've removed a ton of them, for race cars, and I've never had one blow.
The plug on the steering wheels is a bit tricky, and I can't remember off hand the trick. Just be patient. I've removed a ton of them, for race cars, and I've never had one blow.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Rafael CA
Airbags are DANGEROUS GOODS
"FedEx Express is a world leader in transporting dangerous goods, which can include many surprising items such as nail polish, cologne, perfume and even airbags. "
See:
http://www.fedex.com/us/services/opt...ods/index.html
I'd give them a call and ask about how to ship them ....
HTH
Last edited by BlackZ06; May 31, 2007 at 07:45 PM.
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Safety Car
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From: San Rafael CA
I'd be tempted to disconnect the battey and wait like 10 days before I'd mess with the airbags. Even if they don't injure you in a deployment, the bags can do a lot of damage to the interior of the car (crack windshield ... damage dashboard ... whatever ... ) .... I can only tell ya what the service manual says .. wait at least one minute after disabling power to the SIRS.
Melting Slicks
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From: Newark, DE
St. Jude Donor '06
This only covers the driver side (steering wheel) air bag, but it's pretty in-depth, with pictures.
http://www.nuclearbunny.org/~chadwic...placement.html
http://www.nuclearbunny.org/~chadwic...placement.html
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Race Director
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Menifee CA
This only covers the driver side (steering wheel) air bag, but it's pretty in-depth, with pictures.
http://www.nuclearbunny.org/~chadwic...placement.html
http://www.nuclearbunny.org/~chadwic...placement.html
thanks!!!
so once i disable the driver side bag, is it safe to pull the passenger bag?
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: San Rafael CA
You should consider getting a set of the Service Manuals for the car. Removing the passenger side airbag requires removing the dashboard pad (top panel) and the manuals can step you through that too. You can order the manuals from:
http://www.helminc.com/
That way you can follow the safe and correct procedure layed out for your car. The posted instructions above are for a 2001 ... your car MAY be different.
Removing and not replacing the airbags can only legally be done if the vehicle is not registered for street use. Basically, a race car. So there probably isn't going to be a lot of info available, other than the service manuals.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Sydney, Australia
why are you removing the air bags, I have my steering wheel bag out and want to install a after market wheel, when I ask how all I get is flack, do you need to put in a resistor so the comp sees it and dosnt glow dash light etc
Pro
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