replacement steering wheel control buttons m35

[poohouze]

ok my button covers on my 07 m35 are gone to crap already and I found some replacement ones factory of course. just wondering do I need to take off the airbag to install these. because the ones currently one there seem to be very flimsy and easily torn. Before I mess it up just looking for some advice. thanks

[spydaman617]

how much did the new ones cost you mine also look like s***

[poohouze]

80 I found a local guy.. But i think I have to take off the air bag

[spydaman617]

did you end up figuring out how to do it

[poohouze]

well according to other forums infinity related, yea I have to take off the air bag, and buy some torque screws.. could take some time don't know if this a DIY for me.. might have to seek some other help on this..

thanks

[svard75]

Correct you do have to remove the airbag prior to removing the two switch panels. There are single screws holding the switch panels to the air bag module. Keep in mind that working on the air bag is dangerous so follow these steps to keep everything safe:
- disconnect your negative battery terminal for at least 5 minutes before starting and apply the brakes to remove any residual capacitor storage.
- When reconnecting the bag make sure you or your body are not directly in front of the air bag just in case.
- Air bags are very expensive to replace so once you remove it place it somewhere safe and on a soft surface to keep it from getting punctured.
- When connecting the air bag make sure the connections are in completely. Connect the battery and turn the car to the ON position without starting it but make sure you are doing this from the passenger seat in case of accidental deployment due to SRS error.

My service manual also states to replace the removed Torx screws with new ones but you know what, I've performed many services with air bag related mounts and re-using the screws once is not an issue just make sure it's torqued down to spec 9.3 N-m (0.95 kg-m, 82 in-lb).

[poohouze]

thanks a lot for the information. like I said Im sure ill screw it up somehow going to find someone local to assist on this matter. thanks again.. much appreciated.