Theft proof screw on steering wheel airbag assembly

Jayhovah · 02-08-2020, 04:17 PM

Can you epoxy a throw-away socket on it?

redondoaveb · 02-08-2020, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Can you epoxy a throw-away socket on it?

Nissan loctite's the **** out of the bolts, I get the feeling the epoxt wouldn't hold.

SouthArk370Z · 02-08-2020, 05:47 PM

Something like a Multi-socket might work if the pins are small enough to fit in the groove.

redondoaveb · 02-08-2020, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Something like a Multi-socket might work if the pins are small enough to fit in the groove.

I ordered a couple of carbide drill bits. I'm going to see if I can drill it and get it out with an ez out.

jchammond · 02-08-2020, 07:33 PM

These should remove it, if it’s exposed & RH threads

jchammond · 02-08-2020, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I ordered a couple of carbide drill bits. I'm going to see if I can drill it and get it out with an ez out.

redondoaveb · 02-08-2020, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

These should remove it, if it’s exposed & RH threads

those should do it. I just ordered a set. When I saw your post I remembered that I bought a set to remove a caliper bolt that I damaged on my eclipse. Unfortunately, I don't have one small enough though. I forgot about the bolt extractors. Thank you sir

OxZed · 02-08-2020, 09:50 PM

I don't know folks … I've removed/replaced the airbags on two (2) different 2017's and had no problem. Don't recall using anything that wasn't in my Harbor Freight collection.

Rusty · 02-08-2020, 09:51 PM

If that kit has a small enough bit to fit on the bolt. Use an impact driver with it. The type you use with a hammer. Put the bit on a small extension to impact driver. Using a hammer, Tap on the end of the driver, while twisting it with your hand. Should loosen up. I've done this with screws on motorcycle cases for years

https://www.amazon.com/Vessel-NO-250...71485441&psc=1

vtec to vvel · 02-08-2020, 10:05 PM

You all have some very creative ways to get around the theft-deterrent for the steering wheel assembly.

If my steering wheel assembly looks like it was tampered with and/or missing, everyone in this thread will be my prime suspects.

redondoaveb · 02-08-2020, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by OxZed

I don't know folks … I've removed/replaced the airbags on two (2) different 2017's and had no problem. Don't recall using anything that wasn't in my Harbor Freight collection.

My 2017 had T-30 torx bolts on both side too. This 2014 does not

redondoaveb · 02-08-2020, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

If that kit has a small enough bit to fit on the bolt. Use an impact driver with it. The type you use with a hammer. Put the bit on a small extension to impact driver. Using a hammer, Tap on the end of the driver, while twisting it with your hand. Should loosen up. I've done this with screws on motorcycle cases for years

https://www.amazon.com/Vessel-NO-250...71485441&psc=1

Remember when all motorcycle cases had phillips screws and you had to have that impact driver.

redondoaveb · 02-08-2020, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel

You all have some very creative ways to get around the theft-deterrent for the steering wheel assembly.

If my steering wheel assembly looks like it was tampered with and/or missing, everyone in this thread will be my prime suspects.

But, none of them have proven to work yet so your car is safe (for now).

Rusty · 02-08-2020, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Remember when all motorcycle cases had phillips screws and you had to have that impact driver.

If you didn't have an impact driver. You WASN'T getting any of the screws out.

I have a couple of those impacts floating around.

1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drives.

redondoaveb · 02-08-2020, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

If you didn't have an impact driver. You WASN'T getting any of the screws out.

I have a couple of those impacts floating around.

1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drives.

Whoever invented allen head bolts is a god.

I lost mine about 40 years ago.

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OxZed Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: N. Carolina Posts: 72 Drives: 2017 Nissan 370Z SPT Rep Power: 7	I don't know folks … I've removed/replaced the airbags on two (2) different 2017's and had no problem. Don't recall using anything that wasn't in my Harbor Freight collection.