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Mike Miller · #4 09-02-2006, 12:20 PM

The really safe way to remove the air bag is to first extend the steering wheel to full back position, disconnect the battery, then pull back the carpet on the passenger side. Pull up the foot panel under the carpet. You should see a large red plug. That is to the airbags. Disconnect.
Some people might consider that overkill, but blowing an airbag will ruin your Sunday afternoon.

There are two "Torx" screws (size) holding the airbag to the steering wheel. You need a short torx screw driver to come in from the back side of the steering wheel. Lift the airbag straight off slowly. You will see a wire attached. Disconnect the plug and set aside the airbag.

Unplug the horn wire. Note the large nut in the center of the steering wheel. Remove the nut. BEFORE REMOVING THE STEERING WHEEL. CAREFULLY INDEX MARK THE WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN. The wheel should pull off with minimum force.

You should be able to get at the attachment for CC and directionals now.

Reassemble and reverse order. REMEMBERING THAT THE BATTERY IS LAST.