Showing posts with label airbags. Show all posts
Showing posts with label airbags. Show all posts

How to Remove the Airbags in an S 10

Sunday, March 2, 2014 | Labels: , , , , , , , , | 0 comments |
How to Remove the Airbags in an S-10

You can remove the airbags from your Chevy S-10 right from your garage. Although most people consider airbags to be an essential safety feature, some people per to have them removed to prevent freak accidents caused by the airbag deployment. Disengaging the airbags is a fairly easy procedure, but make sure you follow the steps properly to prevent injury.

Instructions

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    Pop up the hood of the S-10 and remove the battery cables from the battery terminal, using the socket wrench set. Wait 30 minutes for the residual charge to drain.

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    Consult your vehicle owners manual to find the fuse location for the airbags. Once found, open the fuse panel cover, which is located on the drivers side dashboard. Use the fuse puller to remove the appropriate fuses.

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    Look on the back of the steering wheel and find two screws that hold the airbag in place. Remove the screws with a screwdriver. Make sure to keep your face and body away from airbag as you do this.

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    Remove the airbag caully from the middle of the steering wheel and cut the wires with wire cutters.

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    Store the airbag in a safe location away from kids and pets.

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    Open the glove box and remove the straps that hold it open. Unscrew the glove box and pull it out of the dashboard. Caully unbolt the airbag with the socket wrench. Unhook the power cable on the back of the airbag. Keep your body away from the airbag. Remove the airbag from the compartment.

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    Put the glove box back, screw it in and reattach the straps. Close the glove box.

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    Put the airbag fuses back in the fuse panel and close the fuse panel cover. Reconnect the battery cables.

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How to Reset 2002 Buick Century Airbags

Friday, September 27, 2013 | Labels: , , , , , , | 0 comments |
How to Reset 2002 Buick Century Airbags

Your 2002 Buick Century, like most modern cars, has a computer system known as the On-Board Diagnostic to identify malfunctions. It also keeps track of the regular maintenance needs of the vehicle. When you see the SRS light illuminate on the instrument panel, this is to alert you to a malfunction with the Supplemental Restraint System or airbag system. Do not drive the vehicle; have it looked at by a professional mechanic as soon as possible. Once the Buick has been repaired, you or your mechanic will need to reset the airbag light. To do this, you need an OBD II scan tool.

Instructions

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    Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the "Run" position, but dont crank the engine.

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    Locate the diagnostic port under the steering column and plug the OBD II scan tools connector into this port. Wait while the scan tool powers on. Some scan tools need to be manually turned on. If so, look for the "on/off" switch and turn it on.

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    Select the "Read Codes" command on the scan tool and then "Clear Codes." Wait while the scan tool clears the SRS code. The scan tool will either return to the main menu or display the word "OK."

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    Unplug the scan tool and start the engine. Verify that the SRS light has shut off of the instrument cluster. If so, the vehicle is safe to drive.

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