Air Bag Removal

saltzstang · 01-12-2003, 07:12 AM

Does anyone know how to disable the airbag so that it can be removed? This is a track only car so dont worry. I'm scared it may go off after a hard launch.

Thanks!

Dave_mustang_50 · 01-12-2003, 08:45 AM

I have removed mine a few times. There are 4 (10 mm)nuts that attach to studs behind the bag on the corners. they hold the air bag to the steering wheel. after they are removed it should slide out and there are 2 electrical connectors. This is for a 92 gt im not sure about an lx
Hope this helps

BLACK85GT · 01-12-2003, 09:05 AM

you should be able to disable the airbag by removing the battery posts so it gets no power.

saltzstang · 01-12-2003, 09:58 AM

Thanks guy's....Ive heard too many stories of people removing them and the airbag going off and putting them in the hospital.

Jason.

HotRoddin · 01-12-2003, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by saltzstang
Thanks guy's....Ive heard too many stories of people removing them and the airbag going off and putting them in the hospital.

Jason.

Never ever mess with any part of an air bag without disconnecting your battery first. They can go beyond putting you in the hospital, if you're in the wrong position they can put you in the ground !!
Also remember saltzstang ... airbags go off from deceleration not aceleration. The only way on a drag strip its gonna deploy is if you hit something almost head on ... in which case i think i'd just as soon have it in there

flyin 5.8 · 01-12-2003, 08:06 PM

You should also wait about 10-15 min. after the battery is disconnected before working on the air bag. I haven't looked in the haynes manual lately but when I took mine out I think it said that there's a second battery that activates the bag and it needs 10-15 min to discharge completly.

01-12-2003, 07:12 AM	#1
saltzstang Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: southeast texas Posts: 90	Air Bag Removal Does anyone know how to disable the airbag so that it can be removed? This is a track only car so dont worry. I'm scared it may go off after a hard launch. Thanks! __________________ AFR 1492 heads,Track Heat Intake, d.s.s super pro bullet 331, lakewood bell, king cobra, 3550 ,UPR shifter, aluminum shaft, 4.10, 31-spline, spool,hoosier27x10, moroso ds-2, 175-juice, egt...11.40 on motor spray pass coming.

01-12-2003, 08:45 AM	#2
Dave_mustang_50 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 483	I have removed mine a few times. There are 4 (10 mm)nuts that attach to studs behind the bag on the corners. they hold the air bag to the steering wheel. after they are removed it should slide out and there are 2 electrical connectors. This is for a 92 gt im not sure about an lx Hope this helps __________________ 1969 Mach 1 351C with a c6(for now) Sold 92 Rag Top GT Procharged & intercooled DSS 331 LC Holley Systemax 2 Intake, Edelbrock RPM Heads,E 303 ,blow thru air meter, race bypass, 42 pph injectors,65mm tb,1.7 rr, Mac long tube headers w/off road H pipe, Force 2 catback, TKO,Pro 5.0, K&N, Alum DS,3 core radiator, subframe connectors,3.73`s, Nitto DR`s and a Heavy Foot.

01-12-2003, 09:05 AM	#3
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	you should be able to disable the airbag by removing the battery posts so it gets no power. __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

01-12-2003, 09:58 AM	#4
saltzstang Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: southeast texas Posts: 90	Thanks guy's....Ive heard too many stories of people removing them and the airbag going off and putting them in the hospital. Jason. __________________ AFR 1492 heads,Track Heat Intake, d.s.s super pro bullet 331, lakewood bell, king cobra, 3550 ,UPR shifter, aluminum shaft, 4.10, 31-spline, spool,hoosier27x10, moroso ds-2, 175-juice, egt...11.40 on motor spray pass coming.

01-12-2003, 08:06 PM	#6
flyin 5.8 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 73	You should also wait about 10-15 min. after the battery is disconnected before working on the air bag. I haven't looked in the haynes manual lately but when I took mine out I think it said that there's a second battery that activates the bag and it needs 10-15 min to discharge completly. __________________ If girls are made of sugar and spice, how come they taste like tuna? "Nitrous is like a hot chick with an STD . . . you want to hit it, but your afraid of the consequences."

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