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Alderson95 · 03-13-2012, 02:33 PM

i need it removed because i have to replace the egnition

Summabish · 03-13-2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Alderson95

i need it removed because i have to replace the ignition

There should be 4 bolts or screws on the backside of the steering wheel, remove those, and pull the bag. Disconnect connector and take out bag. Should be golden from there to replace the ignition.
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bighaas79 · 03-13-2012, 08:01 PM

No they have openings in the back side of the steering wheel, that give access to lock tabs to release the air bag from the wheel. to access turn the wheel 90 degrees. you should be able to see the holes above and below the shroud. Which really doesn't matter anyway because you don't need to remove the steering wheel to replace the ignition switch.

**truckdude239** · 03-14-2012, 02:10 PM

be surte to unplug the battery for at least 20 mins

crazy longhorn · 03-14-2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by truckdude239

be surte to unplug the battery for at least 20 mins

Ditto....do unplug the battery before you mess with that air bag! crazyL

clinebarger · 03-15-2012, 05:31 PM

As bighaas79 already stated the airbag/steering wheel doesnt need to be removed to change the ignition switch or key switch.

03-13-2012, 02:33 PM	#1
Alderson95 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Whitney Posts: 152	how do i remove the air bag on a 2002 chevy tahoe i need it removed because i have to replace the egnition

03-13-2012, 08:01 PM	#3
bighaas79 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: manly iowa Posts: 390	Re: how do i remove the air bag on a 2002 chevy tahoe No they have openings in the back side of the steering wheel, that give access to lock tabs to release the air bag from the wheel. to access turn the wheel 90 degrees. you should be able to see the holes above and below the shroud. Which really doesn't matter anyway because you don't need to remove the steering wheel to replace the ignition switch.

03-14-2012, 02:10 PM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: how do i remove the air bag on a 2002 chevy tahoe be surte to unplug the battery for at least 20 mins __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

03-15-2012, 05:31 PM	#6
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: how do i remove the air bag on a 2002 chevy tahoe As bighaas79 already stated the airbag/steering wheel doesnt need to be removed to change the ignition switch or key switch.



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