maximus_96

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when thiefs steal air bags, they seem to do it fast and easy. how hard is it to replace them on a 96? or is it a dealer only job?

maximus_96

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i see airbags for sale on ebay for $200-$500 and really want to replace mine.

Prophecy1

well Id have to look at the back of the steering wheel on my max.

I had a dodge and it was around the same year of my max and its easily a 1 man job. Just look behind the steering wheel, you should get some clues there.

Also disconnect the battery for an hour or so before working on the air bag.

Proph

Kanaka

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Very good advice. my friend installed my steering wheel and he had to remove and reinstall the air bag to get the steering wheel on. from what i remember, this is what he did:
remove battery terminal for at least 15 mins. we waited 45 to be safe
pop the cover off of the cruise control
remove cruise control, think there were 2 screws on the side
on the left side, i think there is another cover, remove the cover and screws
there may be a few screws on the back of the steering wheel (not sure bout this)
then the cover should come off
unplug the airbag. just in case, i would stand off to the side incase it explodes
remove the airbag. you may need a torx wrench to remove it

installation is the opposite.
this is from what i remember. this was a long time ago, so i may have forgotten a few things. it is a DIY, just be careful.

blkhawk500

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Its easy...I just changed my driver and passenger side airbags. What KANAKA said is right, but 15 mins should be good enough and there is only 2 blots you need worry about(once you get the cruise control off). They tool you would need looks like a star with a hole in the center.

For the passenger side you need to take off the glove compartment first (phillips screws) then there are 2 of the same type bolts that are on the driver's side. There are also I think 2-4 more bolts which I hear are a PITA to get to.( I didnt have to worry about those because the airbags I had did not have those other bolts on)

Also if you airbags have deployed your airbag light is probably a solid red right now, and you have to get your airbag module replaced.

maximus_96

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yes the light is solid red. i will probably buy the ones on ebay. my interior is black but the black set on ebay is $500 and the gray set is only $200 right now. does anybody know what kind of paint to use to paint the gray ones black?

also, thanks so much for the info and help.

maximus_96

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heres the ebay link i'm looking at, http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW

it said it comes with a control unit. it should be all i need for both sides right?

blkhawk500

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yup that should be everything you need...as for the painting im not sure...but just keep in mind that if the paint is really thick it might affect how the airbag will deploy

BTW I'm looking for a 4 airbag module for a 98-99. If anyone can help me out my email is dmangru01@verizon.net

maximus_96

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i saw some on ebay for 97-99s. search maxima airbag and you see a couple for that year. and thanks for your help by the way.

maximus_96

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW

how about this one?

blkhawk500

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yeh i saw that one, but thats only for 2 front airbags. I need the one that has 2 front and side airbags...Thankx anyway

maximus_96

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where is the module located in a 96?

blkhawk500

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not sure about the 96, but on my 98 the module is located right under the center console.