Theft proof screw on steering wheel airbag assembly

redondoaveb · 02-07-2020, 01:30 PM

I was going to change the steering wheel airbag in my car and found that nissan has installed a theft proof screw on the drivers side airbag mount. The passenger side is the standard tamper proof torx. I can't find the tool anywhere. Anybody else have this issue? And if so, what did you do? Fvk nissan!

Jayhovah · 02-07-2020, 01:51 PM

the procedure might be in the FSM, no?

What does a theft proof screw look like and how does it work? Just curious... have dealt with plenty of tamper proof screws...

redondoaveb · 02-07-2020, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhovah

the procedure might be in the FSM, no?

What does a theft proof screw look like and how does it work? Just curious... have dealt with plenty of tamper proof screws...

I looked in the fsm, it just shows the torx screw. It looks similar to a tamper proof torx but has a different pattern. A torx doesn't even come close to fitting.

Waiz · 02-07-2020, 02:14 PM

DIY: Steering Wheel Removal

I had to buy a T30 for my Z33, you guys have the same bolt

I would buy a set that has different sizes just to be certain. Was a PITA to remove my MAF recently and it had a similar bolt.

Pep Boys sells a set with different sizes

NorthStyle · 02-07-2020, 02:16 PM

If you have a local Lowes/Ace/Home Depot they should have it. I got my set from Amazon since I wasn't in a rush for time and they were cheaper

redondoaveb · 02-07-2020, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waiz

DIY: Steering Wheel Removal

I had to buy a T30 for my Z33, you guys have the same bolt

I would buy a set that has different sizes just to be certain. Was a PITA to remove my MAF recently and it had a similar bolt.

Pep Boys sells a set with different sizes

The passenger side is a T30. The drivers side is a proprietary nissan theft proof screw.

redondoaveb · 02-07-2020, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthStyle

If you have a local Lowes/Ace/Home Depot they should have it. I got my set from Amazon since I wasn't in a rush for time and they were cheaper

It's a proprietary nissan theft proof screw, home improvement stores can't carry the tool.

redondoaveb · 02-07-2020, 02:40 PM

Here's what it looks like.

Ghostvette · 02-07-2020, 02:53 PM

https://www.getoemparts.com/oem-part...UaAqX4EALw_wcB

The description shows the removal tool as part of the kit for the screw. I'm not sure this will help...

I found the key kit, but it says it's available to Nissan dealers only.

Ghostvette · 02-07-2020, 03:01 PM

Another link
https://carefordescientific.com/otc-...-bag-lock-set/

NorthStyle · 02-07-2020, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redondoaveb

It's a proprietary nissan theft proof screw, home improvement stores can't carry the tool.

Ahh... no clue then. When I changed my wheel out I only had the tamper proof torx.

redondoaveb · 02-07-2020, 03:15 PM

Yeah, I might have to take it to the dealer and pay them to remove it.

redondoaveb · 02-07-2020, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorthStyle

Ahh... no clue then. When I changed my wheel out I only had the tamper proof torx.

My 2017 was the same as yours

Ghostvette · 02-07-2020, 03:21 PM

It's possible that Joby might have the tool, you could PM him...

redondoaveb · 02-07-2020, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostvette

It's possible that Joby might have the tool, you could PM him...

Good thought, thanks.

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Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	DIY: Steering Wheel Removal I had to buy a T30 for my Z33, you guys have the same bolt I would buy a set that has different sizes just to be certain. Was a PITA to remove my MAF recently and it had a similar bolt. Pep Boys sells a set with different sizes Last edited by Waiz; 02-07-2020 at 02:17 PM.

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Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684377	https://www.getoemparts.com/oem-part...UaAqX4EALw_wcB The description shows the removal tool as part of the kit for the screw. I'm not sure this will help... I found the key kit, but it says it's available to Nissan dealers only. sx moneypit and redondoaveb like this. __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/ Last edited by Ghostvette; 02-07-2020 at 02:59 PM.

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Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684377	Another link https://carefordescientific.com/otc-...-bag-lock-set/ redondoaveb likes this. __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/

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redondoaveb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: So. Commiefornia Posts: 6,366 Drives: 2014 Nismo Gunmetal Rep Power: 2684374	Yeah, I might have to take it to the dealer and pay them to remove it. __________________ Fast Intentions "Stage Seb" twin turbo #098- Specialty Z/Tial-Xonarotor/CJM/Ecutek/HKS/KW/SPL/Hotchkis/Rohana/Toyo 700+whp

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NorthStyle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Deutschland + SC/FL USA Posts: 1,267 Drives: 2011 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 24277	If you have a local Lowes/Ace/Home Depot they should have it. I got my set from Amazon since I wasn't in a rush for time and they were cheaper

02-07-2020, 03:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684377	It's possible that Joby might have the tool, you could PM him... redondoaveb and BettyZ like this. __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/

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