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YngPhllyKd · 09-05-2007, 08:03 PM

Anyone in the area know how to take an airbag off or replace a clock spring (which is located behind the airbag)?? I recently snapped my clock spring...bought the part and havent found anyone that knows how to do it. I have a 2006 G35 coupe and infiniti was going to charge way too much.

Cardriverx · 09-05-2007, 09:44 PM

ususally a couple of screws take the airbag off (back of the wheel), then a bolt for the wheel, then you can access the clockspring. When you take the wheel off, mark when it is. Dont want it on crooked =)

malloyboy1 · 09-05-2007, 09:50 PM

before you take off the airbag your going to want to disconnect the battery (both terminals) bot at least 15 minz. and after that dont jar anything around too much or poke anything with anything else metal because the airbag could still possibly go off. try to find a service manual online and it will give better description but i do autobody and what i have said is what i learned

mclarenf3387 · 09-05-2007, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by malloyboy1

before you take off the airbag your going to want to disconnect the battery (both terminals) bot at least 15 minz. and after that dont jar anything around too much or poke anything with anything else metal because the airbag could still possibly go off. try to find a service manual online and it will give better description but i do autobody and what i have said is what i learned

You don't have to disconnect the battery, but it does give you a little more assurance that the bag won't go off.

YngPhllyKd · 09-06-2007, 12:30 AM

Anyone willing to possibly get together and help me do this or possibly do it for me? I will put up money. I would really appreciate anyones help. I have to get this done.

goodfella732 · 09-08-2007, 10:29 AM

Have the dealer do it man. And please disconnect the battery. All you need is to make a small wrong move and wait til you see what an airbag costs. Clock springs aren't difficult to do but really let the trained techs do the job with something like a major safetly device.

Honduh · 09-08-2007, 01:06 PM

I work at a dealer and my master tech calls me a dumbass all the time for following the air bag disarming procedure all the time cause I'm afraid of a bag blowing off in my face, but he says the odds are slim to none.

Most cars tell you to remove the air bag fuse and disconnect the battery as well. Make sure that clock spring is in their correctly and in the right position or bad things can happen. If you need I can try to get the procedure for removal and procedure off Alldata as long as it covers your car. I have access 24/7 to it so just let me know.

mclarenf3387 · 09-08-2007, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Honduh

I work at a dealer and my master tech calls me a dumbass all the time for following the air bag disarming procedure all the time cause I'm afraid of a bag blowing off in my face, but he says the odds are slim to none.

You must not be on flat rate.

Honduh · 09-08-2007, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387

You must not be on flat rate.

no I am. i just dont like to take chances. im one of the few techs who use torque wrenches as well.

mclarenf3387 · 09-09-2007, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Honduh

no I am. i just dont like to take chances. im one of the few techs who use torque wrenches as well.

Yeah, you're definitely one of a rare few who do such things.

z'd up · 09-09-2007, 08:58 PM

make sure you dont collect any kind of static, touch a piece of metal or somethin just to be sure, it doesnt take much to set off the bag.

ive heard of some techs wearing a wristband with a ground strap attached to it like a leash.

evomike · 09-09-2007, 09:09 PM

Um yeah you do have to disconnect the battery, and for around 15 minutes it can hold a charge and blow up on you, it would be dumb not to disconnect the battery but hey don't do it apparently you don't have to.

09-05-2007, 08:03 PM	#1
YngPhllyKd Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philly Member #537 iTrader: (0)	Airbag/Clock Spring??? Anyone in the area know how to take an airbag off or replace a clock spring (which is located behind the airbag)?? I recently snapped my clock spring...bought the part and havent found anyone that knows how to do it. I have a 2006 G35 coupe and infiniti was going to charge way too much. __________________ Khal ----> To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2008 Infiniti G37s 6mt

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YngPhllyKd Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Philly Member #537 iTrader: (0)	Anyone willing to possibly get together and help me do this or possibly do it for me? I will put up money. I would really appreciate anyones help. I have to get this done. __________________ Khal ----> To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. 2008 Infiniti G37s 6mt

09-08-2007, 10:29 AM	#6
goodfella732 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ Member #3168 My Ride: Es Are Tee Quattro iTrader: (3)	Have the dealer do it man. And please disconnect the battery. All you need is to make a small wrong move and wait til you see what an airbag costs. Clock springs aren't difficult to do but really let the trained techs do the job with something like a major safetly device. __________________ I am Jack's colon. I get cancer and kill Jack. 2006 OBP Subaru STi

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z'd up Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gap, PA Member #3985 My Ride: 2002 Honda CBR 954rr, 94 Astro shaggin wagon iTrader: (0)	make sure you dont collect any kind of static, touch a piece of metal or somethin just to be sure, it doesnt take much to set off the bag. ive heard of some techs wearing a wristband with a ground strap attached to it like a leash. __________________ aim: NOSSKYLINE88 Xbox live: HoofHearted 88 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. ^ADD ME^

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09-05-2007, 09:44 PM	#2
Cardriverx Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: media Member #5090 My Ride: 1993 Miata Turbo ; 2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon iTrader: (1)	ususally a couple of screws take the airbag off (back of the wheel), then a bolt for the wheel, then you can access the clockspring. When you take the wheel off, mark when it is. Dont want it on crooked =)

09-05-2007, 09:50 PM	#3
malloyboy1 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: sellersville, PA Member #5438 My Ride: 05 subaru wrx iTrader: (2)	before you take off the airbag your going to want to disconnect the battery (both terminals) bot at least 15 minz. and after that dont jar anything around too much or poke anything with anything else metal because the airbag could still possibly go off. try to find a service manual online and it will give better description but i do autobody and what i have said is what i learned

09-08-2007, 01:06 PM	#7
Honduh Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Member #1977 iTrader: (0)	I work at a dealer and my master tech calls me a dumbass all the time for following the air bag disarming procedure all the time cause I'm afraid of a bag blowing off in my face, but he says the odds are slim to none. Most cars tell you to remove the air bag fuse and disconnect the battery as well. Make sure that clock spring is in their correctly and in the right position or bad things can happen. If you need I can try to get the procedure for removal and procedure off Alldata as long as it covers your car. I have access 24/7 to it so just let me know.

09-09-2007, 09:09 PM	#12
evomike Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Member #2578 My Ride: 03 duramax and a 04 evo iTrader: (3)	Um yeah you do have to disconnect the battery, and for around 15 minutes it can hold a charge and blow up on you, it would be dumb not to disconnect the battery but hey don't do it apparently you don't have to.