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AIRBAG/STEERING
Posted: 23 Jun 2009 19:50
by G-MAN
Howzit Guys. I need to adjust my steering wheel straight, when i unplug the airbag will it deploy? 
Re: AIRBAG/STEERING
Posted: 23 Jun 2009 20:47
by Family_Dog
G,
You should disconnect the battery negative terminal as well, so it shouldn't... but rather get confirmation on this.
PS: Please let us know after you have done this... 
-F_D
Re: AIRBAG/STEERING
Posted: 23 Jun 2009 21:50
by G-MAN
Thank You.
Re: AIRBAG/STEERING
Posted: 25 Jun 2009 12:21
by Ratau
G-Man
How much does it need? Normally you adjust the steering strait on the steering arm (short link between the steering box and pit-man arm) and it don’t affect the rest.
Make sure you don’t adjust the "tie rod" that adjusts the "toe".
Re: AIRBAG/STEERING
Posted: 25 Jun 2009 14:04
by Gerrit Loubser
Be careful with that airbag equipped steering wheel. Among other things the manual says:
-Do not use a circuit tester to check SRS circuits unless instructed to in this Service Manual.
-Before servicing the SRS, turn ignition switch “OFF”, disconnect both battery cables and wait for at least
3 minutes.
For approximately 3 minutes after the cables are removed, it is still possible for the air bag and seat belt
pre-tensioner to deploy. Therefore, do not work on any SRS connectors or wires until at least 3 minutes
have passed.
-The spiral cable must be aligned with the neutral position since its rotations are limited. Do not attempt to
turn steering wheel or column after removal of steering gear.
The spiral cable is a little wire, wound up like a clock spring, that connects the air bag module on the steering wheel with the ECU and still allows the steering wheel to turn. This is very fragile and is easily damaged when removing the steering wheel.
Re: AIRBAG/STEERING
Posted: 25 Jun 2009 18:56
by G-MAN
Hi Ratau. I just did a 4 inch suspension lift and the steering is 90 degrees out. The rod from my steering box to the left wheel is not adjustable.
In the process of making a adjustable rod.
Re: AIRBAG/STEERING
Posted: 25 Jun 2009 18:59
by G-MAN
Dankie Gerrit.
Will rather leave the steering/airbag idea for now. Gonna give the agents a call in the morning and ask them to adjust it....
Re: AIRBAG/STEERING
Posted: 26 Jun 2009 08:22
by Ratau
G-Man
That’s the way to go, a longer adjustable steering rod. By going the hardware route you don’t interfere with the safety electronics and alignment. Does the stock drag link have LH and RH screw treaded ball joints?
Re: AIRBAG/STEERING
Posted: 26 Jun 2009 18:29
by G-MAN
Hi Guys. Had a chat with the agents today and told me what to do and Bob's your aunty, sorted.
Disconnected my battery the night before(both terminals just in case), next morning unplugged airbag and did the adjustment, waited another 10 minutes and connected and all good.
No big balloon came out of my steering!