How the heck do you remove those little plugs from the back of the Airbags||?

[Myfirstone]

Just removed the steering wheel airbag and tried to remove the wires. Who designed those plugs certainly didn't want them to be removed. How do I remove them?

[Aviator]

Why do you want to disconnect the airbag ? You do realise that if you chafe or short the right wires you're gonna wear the airbag, right ????????

Dave.

[Willy]

Just removed the steering wheel airbag and tried to remove the wires. Who designed those plugs certainly didn't want them to be removed. How do I remove them?

Your observation is quite true, the connections should stay intact
even in case of a "multi-G" shock, otherwise the airbags can't deploy!
Perhaps the attached pdf file can be of help.

PS: I share Aviators curiosity
Willy

[RedXC]

You still have not explain why you are messing with the airbag!?

[Myfirstone]

Thanks Willy, I tried to download the file and it gave me an error message. Could you send it via some other format to my email: [email protected].

I usually rebuild 4 to 6 vehicles per year, all made in the US. I am pretty aware of the mechanics of cars. I came to this group for the knowledge base and expertise that it has.

Unfortunately, My wife turned her pride and joy 2002 Volvo V70XC/SW into a parts vehicle in one easy lesson. The airbag did its job very well. She took a hit in the pax doors from another vehicle doing approx. 50 mph. Bumps and bruises was about all she got. In my opinion, (and for once my wife agrees|) The car stood up to its excellent reputation for safety!

I am parting out the car and wish to remove the deployed airbag without cutting the wires. This is the first Volvo that I have tackled.

[Willy]

The pdf is on it's way!
Strange you get errors, you should be able to open the file online and then save it.
Willy