Is it safe to remove steering wheel with airbag?
I do not recommend do it yourself if you are not well trained. Removing and installation should be done by a certified installer or technician who really knows right procedures to avoid potential injuries. Anytime a steering wheel is removed for any reason, there is a possibility that the horn, airbag or other systems might be damaged.
When to turn off or disable an airbag control module?
Tips for Disabling an Airbag Control Module. There are several circumstances in which you may need to turn off or disable your car’s airbag control module. You may need to replace the airbag if it is damaged in an accident or you may want to turn it off to put a child’s car seat in the front seat.
When to deactivate air bags in a car?
To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with air bags, disable the SRS (supplemental restraint system) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor or instrument panel component diagnosis or service.
How to avoid accidental discharge of an airbag?
Whenever diagnosing or servicing an airbag system, or working on the steering column area or SRS activation sensors, proper safety precautions must be followed to prevent accidental discharge. Airbag deactivation procedures differ among makes/models/years, so always refer to the appropriate service manual for the correct method.
I do not recommend do it yourself if you are not well trained. Removing and installation should be done by a certified installer or technician who really knows right procedures to avoid potential injuries. Anytime a steering wheel is removed for any reason, there is a possibility that the horn, airbag or other systems might be damaged.
How can I disable the airbag control module?
Check your car manual about which one you need to disable. You may need some additional power to unhook it and a flathead screwdriver can do the trick. Without the harness on the module if the sensor should go off the harness is no longer connected and will not deploy the airbag.
To avoid serious or fatal injury on vehicles equipped with air bags, disable the SRS (supplemental restraint system) before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact sensor or instrument panel component diagnosis or service.
Whenever diagnosing or servicing an airbag system, or working on the steering column area or SRS activation sensors, proper safety precautions must be followed to prevent accidental discharge. Airbag deactivation procedures differ among makes/models/years, so always refer to the appropriate service manual for the correct method.