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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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I just got my new/used cable reel for my EG in today and went to replace it... removed the side cover to disconnect the plug to the air bag... i remember reading something about useing the red cap to plug one of the wires.... well mines not there... what does it do and is it needed?

also, im doing this kinna from memory... could someone link a how to on swapping it... having a hard time finding it for some reason
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 12:06 PM
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 12:09 PM
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ok, so its just to keep the air bag from going off? i guess ill just not sit in front of it when im taking it off
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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What size are the torx bits that hold in the airbag? I'm guessing t35 because my 30 slips out and the 40 doesnt fit... Can't find one locally and I want to make sure before I order one...
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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anyone?
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:44 AM
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found a t35 in a cheap ($3) pit set at big lots... turns out the screw is a t30 >.< went back and tried with the new t-30 bit and got one cracked loose... but the other striped out... suggestions on how to remove it?
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Originally Posted by vartok
found a t35 in a cheap ($3) pit set at big lots... turns out the screw is a t30 >.< went back and tried with the new t-30 bit and got one cracked loose... but the other striped out... suggestions on how to remove it?
Clamp a pair of vice grips around the head if you can get them on it.
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 10:09 AM
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Clamp a pair of vice grips around the head if you can get them on it.
cant get the set i have in there
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