Steering Wheel - Air Bag Removal

[48cj2a]

How do you remove the air bag from the steering wheel on a 97 GP with the radio controls?

It's already deployed so not worried about setting it off.

 

[michaelbm]

One of these;

http://www.toolsource.com/release-tool-vehicles-p-102584.html

or Two flat screwdrivers inside the triange holes behind the wheel one side at a time and turn, then the airbag just pops out, then you release the other side.

 

[Scottydoggs]

^^^that links not working for me.

but what ever you do unhook the battery before working on air bags, you dont want it to go off in your face.

 

[KeithGTP03]

It's already deployed so not worried about setting it off.

but what ever you do unhook the battery before working on air bags, you dont want it to go off in your face.

lol

 

[Scottydoggs]

boy! i just got nailed skimming through a post!

but then again alway un hook the battery when installing a new air bag lol you dont want it to go off in your hands lol

 

[KeithGTP03]

Haha...I like living on the edge!

 

[michaelbm]

link is changed and now working

If your putting new bags in youll probably have to change the clockspring and definetly the airbag computer under the seat as well.

 

[redlinepontiac]

are GPs dual stage airbags? but yea two skinny flat head screw drivers and have fun its a pita sometimes

 

[michaelbm]

Only 04-08 are dual stage, 97-03 are single stage along with any grand prix older than a 97 as well.

I watched a video not long ago of a shop teacher demonstrating to the class a airbag he just deployed on the bench, right after deployment he picks it up and it deploys again in his hand...He learned about dual stages bags pretty quickly

 

[redlinepontiac]

i watched a video on that in collision school, so i asked. now i know

 

[48cj2a]

Do you just push in the holes or are you releasing a clip?

Also anyone know where the keykess entry module is at?

 

[michaelbm]

It's releasing a clip, when you turn the screwdrivers it's actually pussing the eneds of the clip out of the notch and this allows the airbnag to come out.

For the keyless remote I remember tearing apart a 98 and seen it in the front dash near the top center, heres a link on compnine that shows the same thing.

Pontiac 1997 Grand Prix DOORS-REGULATORS-WINDSHIELD-WIPER-WASHER 1997-2003 W ENTRY SYSTEM/KEYLESS REMOTE (AU0)  Car parts for your Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Hummer, Light Truck, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and more!

 

[48cj2a]

Cool now I know what I'm looking for too!

thanks!!