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F25 X3 airbag removal
The cruise control adjustment knob in our F25 has failed spectacularly, and I'm considering replacing the part myself. However, in looking around online, it appears that the only way to remove the airbag in the F25 is to puncture the steering wheel on the back side to actuate the airbag retainer springs. Is that really the case? Is there no other way to remove the airbag without damaging the steering wheel?
Any tips would be appreciated. I'm just looking for confirmation before I go jamming a screwdriver through the material on my steering wheel. View post on imgur.com
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I looked into this when my clock spring was acting up and I thought I was going to have to replace it. when I looked at the back side of the steering wheel it was already "pre-punctured" for me to get a tool in there to unlock the airbag. Had to look closely but the opening was already there, at least on mine. Maybe that means someone else had removed it once before, or maybe it was manufactured that way. I don't know.
Guess what I'm saying is take a look at the back side of your steering wheel, you may not need to "damage" it to get the airbag out. |
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I can feel the two areas where there are holes in the plastic, but there are no punctures in the vinyl... Yet. I guess I'll just go for it. Thanks for the clarity!
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You are heading in the right direction. There is 2 hole in the back of the steering wheel. Take a small pick tool or small screwdriver and insert into the hole. You need to feel for the spring lever and once you get it then simply press on it to release it. The pic attach is from the web and not from my X3 but it give you a idea to what to look for. The second pic is the new steering wheel I installed in my X3. Remember to disconnect the battery before removing the air bag or else you might get error code. It might take a few try's but be patient and you will get it to release. It took me a few try's before I was able to release it. YouTube also have videos on how to do it as well.
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FWIW, the inside of my steering wheel was very different from the photos posted here. In the F25, there are no "hooks" on the end of the airbag releases. I twisted my screwdriver around in there for a while trying to catch them, only to accidentally get it right. Once it was off, I realized how different it is.
You start the same by sticking your screwdriver in through the side of the steering wheel. But once the screwdriver is in, you just push it in straight. There's a kind of groove molded into the steering wheel to guide you. From there just press straight in. Here's a short video:
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