Air bag removal?
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Air bag removal?
I have a 2001 F-150 and want to change out the steering wheel. How do I take off the air bag to swap wheels and then re-install it? Several people have told me the air bag is dangerous to deal with. Thanks, this is a GREAT site!
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Pretty easy. Two nuts on the back side of the steering wheel hold the air bag in. There are trim covers over these nuts that will pop off with a screw driver.
Make sure you disconnect the battery before removing the air bag and also it's a good idea to ground your tools prior to loosening the nuts to ensure there is no static electricity in the ratchet which theoretically could discharge the bag. There is just a electrical connection behind the bag to disconnect and the bag will come out.
Good luck.
Make sure you disconnect the battery before removing the air bag and also it's a good idea to ground your tools prior to loosening the nuts to ensure there is no static electricity in the ratchet which theoretically could discharge the bag. There is just a electrical connection behind the bag to disconnect and the bag will come out.
Good luck.
