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How to install an airbag in a car?


Category: Airbag

Airbags are known to prevent the driver and his passengers from serious injuries in car accidents.
However, airbags could not be used again once they deployed. In case of accident, installing airbags in your car is very necessary to keep you and your companion safe. Here are the steps to install airbags in a car.

Step 1: Turn off the battery

Remember to turn off the battery before installing airbags.

Disconnect the negative cable on the battery.

Wait for ten minutes to ensure the airbag's control module changes to discharge.

Look up the manual of your car to find the location of the fuses. Disconnect them as well.

Step 2: Check your car first

Check your car carefully to find a steering column which is typically located between the back of the steering wheel and the plastic covering of the column. Be sure the column is not damaged. Otherwise, you should repair it first.

Find the clock spring which acts as a connector for you to plug the airbag in. If you come across a damaged or burned clock spring, replace it.

Step 3: Install airbags

To install airbags, you should unplug old airbags out firstly.

As for installing the passenger's side airbag, you should remove the main dash panels or glove box with all the bolts unscrewed before taking out the old airbag. Then replace all the dash panels or glove box after wiring the new airbag into the plug.

When it comes to install the driver's side airbag, special attention should be paid to pulling out the old airbag. Remove the steering wheel and try to unplug old airbag from the wires that tie the airbag at the backside. Then wire new airbag into the plug and put the steering wheel column back in place.

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