Important! : Removal of Airbags/ECU ??

1. York1366 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Louth/Lincolnshire Posts: 1540 Stage 4.5 Litchfield 725bhp R35 GTR

   #1 26th July 2009, 10:54

   ok so ive disconnected my airbags how do i remove them and the ecu and all wiring etc and does it cause anyharm to anything else i.e. is anything ran off the same circuit?
2. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

   #2 14th December 2010, 09:20

   This is an old Thread, but I have the same Question?
   
   Basically I wana put a Steering wheel on that has no Airbag... Because I don't think mine works anyways due to the seat wires not being plugged in.
   
   Also is it legal to remove the Airbag?
3. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #3 14th December 2010, 18:17

   Its legal to remove the airbag however my insurance company(churchill)old me if I remove it & fit an aftermarket steering wheel then they won`t insure me because its a safety feature.Actually removing the airbag & the control ecu is straight forward the module is located under the carpet in front of the centre console disconnect the battery for 10 mins before taking out the module (unplugging it all etc).
   
   Steve.
4. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

   #4 14th December 2010, 20:05

   Ahh right so it'll pass the MOT alright.
   
   Will it go off if I unplug it before 10mins or without disconnecting the battery?
   Is it easy to get the wheel off? Just asking because if I wana put it back on at some point, will the air bag still work? I donno how they work you see... Like if it'll fall out once the wheels off or what lmao.
5. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #5 14th December 2010, 21:55

   If you search theres a guide for removing the steering wheel & instrument cluster(with pics)shows you everything you need mate.
   
   Steve.
6. RustySkull Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2009 Basildon And Corringham, Essex Posts: 5179 MK1 Focus RS, Discovery TD5, Renault Trafic 2.0

   #6 14th December 2010, 22:09

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stevo67 If you search theres a guide for removing the steering wheel & instrument cluster(with pics)shows you everything you need mate. Steve.

   Oh nice one thanks