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03-21-2005, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Hobi' date='Mar 21 2005, 01:47 PM
Hi Ching
Here are 4 images:
This one shows the 4 clips that hold the airbag to the internal metal frame of the wheel.? You can see the trajectory of the screwdriver that you have to insert to push against the horizontal metal clip that forms the 4 retaining clips.? Basically, when you press the screwdriver against the it, the clip bends inwards on both sides and thus releases the airbag from the wheel.? The ECU is in the bottom "spoke".
Top down view of the ECU.? To the right of it is where the multiblock airbag connector plugs in.? It is held by one retaining lug that you have to push together and then the connector pulls out vertically.? Next image will show you the connector.
The airbag connector with the plastic lug on the front of the connector.
Now you see why I suggest to disconnect the ONE connector and not the three on the airbag itself!? The Green and Black plugs at the centre are fixed securely and should not be released at all.? The connector marked "fragile" is for the horn switch.? It is attached to a sort of ribbon cable and it's not worth undoing this connector.
You should be able to detach the airbag from the wheel without having to detach the cable from the clamp on the back of the airbag.
Hope all this helps.? Much easier 'done' than said I think...
All the Best
Hobi
Here are 4 images:
This one shows the 4 clips that hold the airbag to the internal metal frame of the wheel.? You can see the trajectory of the screwdriver that you have to insert to push against the horizontal metal clip that forms the 4 retaining clips.? Basically, when you press the screwdriver against the it, the clip bends inwards on both sides and thus releases the airbag from the wheel.? The ECU is in the bottom "spoke".
Top down view of the ECU.? To the right of it is where the multiblock airbag connector plugs in.? It is held by one retaining lug that you have to push together and then the connector pulls out vertically.? Next image will show you the connector.
The airbag connector with the plastic lug on the front of the connector.
Now you see why I suggest to disconnect the ONE connector and not the three on the airbag itself!? The Green and Black plugs at the centre are fixed securely and should not be released at all.? The connector marked "fragile" is for the horn switch.? It is attached to a sort of ribbon cable and it's not worth undoing this connector.
You should be able to detach the airbag from the wheel without having to detach the cable from the clamp on the back of the airbag.
Hope all this helps.? Much easier 'done' than said I think...
All the Best
Hobi
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Great pictures/photos with detail explanation!!!!
This helps a lot ...
Thanks,
Ching-Ho Cheng
03-21-2005, 11:07 AM
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You're welcome Ching!
Let us know how you do with pics too!!!
What line of work are you in?
All the Best
Hobi
Let us know how you do with pics too!!!
What line of work are you in?
All the Best
Hobi
03-21-2005, 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Hobi' date='Mar 21 2005, 03:07 PM
You're welcome Ching!
Let us know how you do with pics too!!!
What line of work are you in?
All the Best
Hobi
Let us know how you do with pics too!!!
What line of work are you in?
All the Best
Hobi
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I will try to get a digital camera when I install the trim. I am a software engineer in Boston.
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03-28-2005, 02:26 AM
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Hey Hobi, excellent Pics and great instruction!
Which cam does so good makro - pics? I?m looking for a good one instead of my casio exilim.
Which cam does so good makro - pics? I?m looking for a good one instead of my casio exilim.
03-28-2005, 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Harry' date='Mar 28 2005, 11:26 AM
Hey Hobi, excellent Pics and great instruction!
Which cam does so good makro - pics? I?m looking for a good one instead of my casio exilim.
Which cam does so good makro - pics? I?m looking for a good one instead of my casio exilim.
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The camera I was using was a Nikon D100 with a Nikkor 60mm Micro lens. For a more compact cam, I use an old Coolpix 4300 - which is brilliant.
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04-11-2005, 03:44 PM
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Ching -
Post some pics and some further instructions on how your install went with the ruthenium trim. I'd like this mod as well....
Did you put in your illuminated door sills?
Adam
Post some pics and some further instructions on how your install went with the ruthenium trim. I'd like this mod as well....
Did you put in your illuminated door sills?
Adam
04-11-2005, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by acribb' date='Apr 11 2005, 06:44 PM
Ching -
Post some pics and some further instructions on how your install went with the ruthenium trim.? I'd like this mod as well....
Did you put in your illuminated door sills?
Adam
Post some pics and some further instructions on how your install went with the ruthenium trim.? I'd like this mod as well....
Did you put in your illuminated door sills?
Adam
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