Airbag Question

rey127 · 05-18-2017, 10:31 PM

Do you know if try to pop this (attached) slightly open the airbag will pop up? I'm trying to hide cable for dash cam and this is the only part that scares me a bit. I don't wanna die yet

If someone has a better idea of how to hide the cable can you share how were you successful?

Dirk McGurck · 05-19-2017, 07:22 AM

Shouldn't go off, just go carefully. Best bet is to disconnect the negative terminal while doing it. Then nothing will happen.

SouthArk370Z · 05-19-2017, 07:39 AM

As per Dirk McGurck, disconnect one of the battery cables (doesn't matter which one) before starting work and you will be OK. No power = no pop.

Chuck33079 · 05-19-2017, 10:07 AM

The airbag isn't attached to the pillar. Just pop it off. Nothing to worry about. Unless you're just really paranoid, I wouldn't even disconnect the battery.

Ghostvette · 05-19-2017, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

The airbag isn't attached to the pillar. Just pop it off. Nothing to worry about. Unless you're just really paranoid, I wouldn't even disconnect the battery.

Or you can use a plastic trim tool to push the wire under that piece, then move the weatherstrip to get it down to the fuse box. That's how I did it. I didn't want to break any clips. Where are you going to attach the power lead on the passenger side? It would be much easier to go down the driver's side to the fuse box.

AestheticCM1 · 05-19-2017, 11:47 AM

This post reminds me of an episode of Top Gear.

Ghostvette · 05-19-2017, 01:35 PM

On a side note, which dash cam are you using?

rey127 · 05-20-2017, 01:29 AM

Thanks for the replies. I think i will use the battery method as a precaution. I'm using the passenger side because I plan to use the cigarette port right under the glove compartment. I bought Rexing cam as it gets great reviews on Amazon but now that I tested it it's not great. I'll try to adjust settings and see but I like how it's somehow discreet in the car.

05-19-2017, 07:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dirk McGurck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 715 Drives: 09 MB 370Z Touring Rep Power: 21	Shouldn't go off, just go carefully. Best bet is to disconnect the negative terminal while doing it. Then nothing will happen. SouthArk370Z and mishuko like this. __________________ 2009 370Z Touring with Sport

05-19-2017, 07:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324198	As per Dirk McGurck, disconnect one of the battery cables (doesn't matter which one) before starting work and you will be OK. No power = no pop. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

05-19-2017, 10:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	The airbag isn't attached to the pillar. Just pop it off. Nothing to worry about. Unless you're just really paranoid, I wouldn't even disconnect the battery. JARblue, Ghostvette and DeliriousClam like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-19-2017, 11:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
AestheticCM1 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 219 Drives: 2010 370z MT/ST/Navi Rep Power: 2868	This post reminds me of an episode of Top Gear. __________________ True sports-cars have two seats. I like my cars like my women, Asian imports.

05-19-2017, 01:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684377	On a side note, which dash cam are you using? __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/

05-20-2017, 01:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
rey127 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 80 Drives: 2015 Sport Tech Rep Power: 14	Thanks for the replies. I think i will use the battery method as a precaution. I'm using the passenger side because I plan to use the cigarette port right under the glove compartment. I bought Rexing cam as it gets great reviews on Amazon but now that I tested it it's not great. I'll try to adjust settings and see but I like how it's somehow discreet in the car.

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