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2009 Ford Escape Repair Question


Topics covered: Steering, Steering wheel, Wheel.
Mileage: 8,200 miles.

Asked on October 6, 2011

Need to find out how to remove blown air bag

Bought car wrecked, have everything fixed but can,t figure out how to change the blown air bag, any help appreciated, have changed many bags on older cars but have not seen any set up like this, have went online but have not found any help on newer type of ford air bags and how to remove them
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Replied on October 6, 2011

There is a release hole on the underside of the steering wheel. A 3mm allen wrench will work nicely to release the spring clip.

Tiny Answered by Dan_K (expert)
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Replied on October 6, 2011

Here's an image that I hope will help:

Tiny Answered by Dan_K (expert)
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Replied on October 6, 2011

is the release hole on back side of steering wheel or on the unside of steering wheel, do you push on pin to release thanks again

Tiny Response from wells_man
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Replied on October 6, 2011

Backside/lower. It's a small hole - push the 3mm allen wrench in to release.

Tiny Answered by Dan_K (expert)
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