Need help with steering wheel airbag.

[GMTMark]

I’m having a problem trying to remove the steering wheel airbag on my ‘98 1500. I’ve seen YouTube videos and I have service manuals for the ‘96 model year but I can’t find the right technique for releasing the springs from the retainers. Is the 96 the same? Videos only say how to do it but for some reason I can’t get it right. After two hours of unsuccessful tries I’m asking for help.

 

[JOHNGAAA1]

FIRST DISCONNECT THE BATTERY !!! 2 small long screwdrivers. Two holes on the back of the air bag. Rock the screwdrivers in the holes, side to side motion, and you will catch the spring holding them in. Push to the side while pulling gently on the air bag.

 

[Erik the Awful]

And wait five minutes for the energy reserve module to dissipate.

 

[GMTMark]

Will do. Thank you!

 

[Pinger]

Perseverance is everything. Mine resisted my first attempts.

 

[Supercharged111]

FIRST DISCONNECT THE BATTERY !!! 2 small long screwdrivers. Two holes on the back of the air bag. Rock the screwdrivers in the holes, side to side motion, and you will catch the spring holding them in. Push to the side while pulling gently on the air bag.

To be clear, I believe you're pushing the spring outward. I don't bother with the battery, I just keep my face behind the bag.

 

[GMTMark]

I’m not through. Perseverance is a must if you work on vehicles so I’ll stay with it. I guess the spring is built like the 96 model so it’s just a matter of finding it by feel.

 

[GMTMark]

I got it done! After I finally got it off I know how it works. Really simple like I knew it would be so next time it won’t be a problem.

 

[Pinger]

I got it done! After I finally got it off I know how it works. Really simple like I knew it would be so next time it won’t be a problem.

Yep, my experience - exactly!