Stocker airbag removal?

Greg Reimer 7376 · 05-16-2016, 10:43 AM

Be VERY careful regarding any kind of airbag service. Those things can explode in your face like a large cherry bomb or M-80.There are definite specific instructions for first disabling the system so service work,such as the removal of components , can be achieved. The controller has capacitors that store enough voltage to deploy the system even if the car's battery has been removed. There's people who have had their nose broken, stitches in their chin, etc. just from the steering wheel pad deploying in a crash, and the right side dash bag always seems to break the windshield when it goes off. That system is nothing to disregard. On the GM cars, the air bag wiring is equipped with large gauge bright yellow wiring harnesses and connectors. Make sure you download or obtain factory service information before you do anything.

05-16-2016, 10:43 AM	#2
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,132 Likes: 172 Liked 698 Times in 216 Posts	Re: Stocker airbag removal? Be VERY careful regarding any kind of airbag service. Those things can explode in your face like a large cherry bomb or M-80.There are definite specific instructions for first disabling the system so service work,such as the removal of components , can be achieved. The controller has capacitors that store enough voltage to deploy the system even if the car's battery has been removed. There's people who have had their nose broken, stitches in their chin, etc. just from the steering wheel pad deploying in a crash, and the right side dash bag always seems to break the windshield when it goes off. That system is nothing to disregard. On the GM cars, the air bag wiring is equipped with large gauge bright yellow wiring harnesses and connectors. Make sure you download or obtain factory service information before you do anything.