Steering wheel trim

Dusty12787 · August 11, 2014

Would anyone happen to know how to remove the horn/airbag cover so I can remove the metal trim ?

newdude · August 11, 2014

If you are planning to do this make sure to DISARM THE AIRBAG SYSTEM!

Rotate steering wheel counter clockwise to line up lower left hand spoke with the ignition key or lower right hand spoke with turn signal. From the backside of the steering wheel fully insert a small screwdriver or equivalent tool at a slight angle pointing towards the top of the steering wheel. Apply and keep constant pressure on handle as close to upper spoke above the metal steering wheel hook. Lift the screwdriver handle up to push spring toward the center of the steering wheel, at the same time pull out on the steering wheel airbag cover to release. Rotate and repeat the steps to release the other side. Release the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Dusty12787 · August 12, 2014

Do you know how to disable the airbag?

BEastwick · August 12, 2014

Do you know how to disable the airbag?

Disconnect the battery. I'm a firefighter, and we do this at all accident scenes specifically to avoid being hit by airbags while working in and around the vehicle.

Dusty12787 · August 12, 2014

Well that's easy. Thanks.

J-Jeezy · August 13, 2014

Disconnect the battery. I'm a firefighter, and we do this at all accident scenes specifically to avoid being hit by airbags while working in and around the vehicle.

What station are you with brother? I'm with 140 in esd5 Somerset tx.

corwest · August 13, 2014

Disconnect the battery. I'm a firefighter, and we do this at all accident scenes specifically to avoid being hit by airbags while working in and around the vehicle.

But also wait 10-15 minutes after disconnecting because the airbags have capacitors that will store current for awhile in the event a battery is destroyed in a collision. Also a firefighter:)

In any event I personally wait at least 30 mins after disconnecting the battery to mess around with stuff near airbags. Those things have and can kill you if they go off while your in front of them.

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Mike1220 · February 18, 2015

Has anyone confirmed this on how to remove the trim? I would like to get mine removed

mkeddie · April 19, 2015

I did it the easy way pull the volume/tuning buttons out (pry tool)

t20 take the screw out

Pulled the horn fuse(as u pull the trim out the horn will keep honking at u)

Then slowly worked it out....

There is 3 t15s that hold the buttons to the trim

It is alittle more difficult to put back in but with some motivation .....

Mike1220 · April 19, 2015

I did it the easy way pull the volume/tuning buttons out (pry tool)

t20 take the screw out

Pulled the horn fuse(as u pull the trim out the horn will keep honking at u)

Then slowly worked it out....

There is 3 t15s that hold the buttons to the trim

It is alittle more difficult to put back in but with some motivation .....

I colormatched mine also[emoji106]

The removal is easy, but putting back in is a PITA. Hopefully someone can figure out how to remove the horn cover/air bag on the steering wheel which will make this easier in the future

I really like how the red came out on yours, it goes really well with the black interior