Removing driver's airbag (SRS)

Fig 1: Turning Steering Wheel A 1/4 Turn So That Two Holes On Rear Of Steering Wheel Are Accessible

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Ignition in position II.

Turn the steering wheel a 1/4 turn so that the two holes on the rear of the steering wheel are accessible.

Fig 2: Identifying Screwdriver Inserted In Back Of Steering Wheel & Locating End Of Locking Spring

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Insert a screwdriver in the holes on the reverse of the steering wheel. The screwdriver must be at a right-angle to the rear surface of the steering wheel.

Place the screwdriver point against the top of the spring clip as shown in the illustration.

Pry the screwdriver up against the upper edge of the hole (2) so that the point of the screwdriver presses down the catch (1) until the catch releases.

Turn the steering wheel a 1/2 turn in the opposite direction. Repeat the process on the other side.

Turn the steering wheel to the neutral position.

Fold out the airbag.

Fig 3: Identifying Airbag Removal

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Disconnect the 2 connectors (2) (there may be more or less) for the SRS ignition cables for the airbag.

Remove the airbag.