I need to replace my headlight switch in my 94 oldsmobil acheiva. don't know how to take the colum off and do I need to diconect the air bag if so how do I do that.

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Posted on Jan 02, 2017

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Hey Tim,
This isn't your primary solution. These are precautions that will keep you safe when handling airbags..

I worked at a salvage yard for a while. During that time I pulled hundreds of airbags. I thought I'd share a few things.

I've provided this as a supplemental reference. The precautions are applicable to handling all airbags. It provides important additional information you need to be aware of when working on or around SIR (Supplemental Individual Restraint) airbag systems. It lists the potential dangers of doing so and the appropriate precautions against accidental premature deployment.

Precautions for working with and handling airbags: Take these Seriously!!!

• Alway wear safety glasses.
• Control the environment - no kids, pets, people horsing around.
  
• Disconnect the negative battery terminal. After you are done, make sure no one is inside the vehicle when you reconnect the battery. If your vehicle has an anti-theft system, you'll need to get your activation codes to reset your sound system.
• Do not use solvents to clean your airbags. They may ignite if accidentally deployed. Use only a damp cloth.
  
• Airbags are sensitive to heat in excess of 190 degrees F. Store them accordingly.
  
• Airbags are sensitive to impact - handle them carefully
• Airbags are sensitive to static electricity - ground yourself, Spray the seat and rug with fabric softener (anti-static - ever heard the term 'static cling')
• Wires for the SIR are bright yellow, the connectors are labeled.
• In addition to forward mounted sensors, there can be sensors in the dash.
  
• Disconnecting the battery alone is not enough, the diagnostic module can retain a firing charge.
  
• Do not use voltage testers or VOM's on SIR wiring.
• Do not haphazardly disconnect airbag components
  
• Be safe
• Be aware
  

• Turn the wheel to the straight ahead position
• Lock the ignition and remove the key
• Disconnect the negative battery cable. Be advised, this alone will not render the system safe. The diagnostic module (DERM) can retain a charge
• Remove the airbag fuse (refer to fuse block cover for location)
• At the bottom of the steering column locate the Airbag connector. (Yellow wire, yellow conduit)
• You may need to remove the sound insulator panel beneath the instruments to access it
• Disconnect the plug

Posted on Nov 26, 2008

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If you are replacing the air bags, you should replace the front left and right crash sensors, the spiral cable under the steering wheel, AND the center air bag sensor, which is in front of the console. If your car has seat-belt pretensioners and force limiters, you may have to replace them also. You will know this if the seat belts are "locked up". If you do not replace all of the parts, you may get a air-bag code, and the air bags may not deploy next time.

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It sounds like the multi-function switch in your steering column has worn out. It will have to be replaced,you can't repair it. Hope this helps.

Posted on Apr 29, 2011

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CANT DISABLE AIRBAGS NEED TO HAVE AIRBAGS CODE SCAN AND FIX THE PROBLEM.AIRBAGS IS A SAFETY FEATURE WITH CAR LIKE SEAT BELTS.YOU CANT REMOVE EITHER IF YOU DO YOU WILL FAIL STATE INSPECTION.THEY WONT PASS STATE INSPECTION IF CAR MISSING SAFETY FEATURES OR AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELTS DONT WORK YOU WILL FAIL STATE INSPECTION.

Posted on Sep 02, 2011