Steering wheel/airbag DIY?

[ozmdd]

I know I've seen a DIY for changing the steering wheel and safely removing the airbag on here, but can't seen to find it. Anyone got an idea? I just picked-up the leather-wrapped S wheel and want to do the swap for my 08 LB without screwing up my airbag.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

I know here in Cali, at least from what my car friends tell me, if you get pulled over and the highway patrol sees an aftermarket wheel, it's a $6k fine (tampering with airbags).

[Kaotic Lazagna]

hehe, nvm, I just read the post. hahaha, OEM swap. hehe.

[mikenacarato]

dang, that sucks hard for you CA guys! In TN theres no rule about it.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

dang, that sucks hard for you CA guys! In TN theres no rule about it.

Yeah, that completely changed my plans for a sports wheel.

[mikenacarato]

maybe you should move... lol jk..can you tamper with the TPMS?

[jkuchta]

Kaotic, could you elaborate more on that 6K fine thing?

The only info I could find about the airbag was a penalty for knowingly(sp) selling previously deployed airbags as new (I have no idea how that would work). That carries a $5000.00 fine and/or 1 year in jail.

[1NZYaris1]

I know I've seen a DIY for changing the steering wheel and safely removing the airbag on here, but can't seen to find it. Anyone got an idea? I just picked-up the leather-wrapped S wheel and want to do the swap for my 08 LB without screwing up my airbag.

Here you go , heres' the factory instructions, have fun .

[kou]

Kaotic, could you elaborate more on that 6K fine thing?

The only info I could find about the airbag was a penalty for knowingly(sp) selling previously deployed airbags as new (I have no idea how that would work). That carries a $5000.00 fine and/or 1 year in jail.

this is all i could find..
You can remove or disconnect/disable the airbag on your own vehicle as long as you replace it when you sell the vehicle or notify the buyer that the airbag is not operational. All those things you hear about having to request that the government grant you permission to disable the unit have to do with having someone disable the unit for you. Even if you did manage to be one of the few who got approval to get the airbag disabled, you will probably have a hard time finding someone who will do the job. The reason is that there is too much liability at stake. Most shops are afraid they will get sued if you're in an accident and your airbag wasn't functional, even if you requested it this way. plus this article. http://www.airbagonoff.com/rbarticle.htm
and this.http://www.iihs.org/research/qanda/airbags.html

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Kaotic, could you elaborate more on that 6K fine thing?

The only info I could find about the airbag was a penalty for knowingly(sp) selling previously deployed airbags as new (I have no idea how that would work). That carries a $5000.00 fine and/or 1 year in jail.

this is all i could find..
You can remove or disconnect/disable the airbag on your own vehicle as long as you replace it when you sell the vehicle or notify the buyer that the airbag is not operational. All those things you hear about having to request that the government grant you permission to disable the unit have to do with having someone disable the unit for you. Even if you did manage to be one of the few who got approval to get the airbag disabled, you will probably have a hard time finding someone who will do the job. The reason is that there is too much liability at stake. Most shops are afraid they will get sued if you're in an accident and your airbag wasn't functional, even if you requested it this way. plus this article. http://www.airbagonoff.com/rbarticle.htm
and this.http://www.iihs.org/research/qanda/airbags.html

First time I actually looked into it since my friends mentioned it, but this is what I can find:

http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/30/business/media/30auto.html

No clue tho.

[kou]

i still have know clue just keep your seatbelt on and sit back.

[Malaya1221]

found this...not about fines, but the legality!

http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/rulings/deactnpr.n21.html