Airbag Replacement

Today, we always buy a car which has an option of an airbag. The idea of a car without an airbag sounds unreal, doesn't it? It's one of the most essential safety measures we look for in cars today. As most of us have cars with airbag in them, airbag replacement must be a common inquiry. There are many things you need to keep in mind while replacing an airbag, some of which are mentioned below. Though you might want to do this on your own, remember that it is always advisable to get this job done from a trusted car garage.

Airbag Replacement Instructions
Follow these simple instructions to replace you airbag perfectly:

• You need to remove the negative cable from your car's battery and then disconnect the electric circuit accordingly. Don't proceed further immediately as static electricity might also interfere in installing the airbag properly.
• Take out your owner's manual and read the instructions that tell you the location of the fuses. After locating them, you need to remove the airbag fuse in order to deactivate the air bag. This fuse is in the dashboard connector.
• Now once the fuse has been removed, you also need to remove the steering column panel that covers the airbag. Then, use the needle-nosed pliers and remove the electrical couplings that are behind the steering wheel.
• After the removal of these electrical couplings, you can take out the airbag from its compartment. After this, you need to replace the steering column panel and reset or readjust the system fuse. Only then connect to the battery.

Now, follow these instructions if you want to replace passenger side air bags:

There are two ways in which you can replace the airbags on the passenger seats. Either through the main dashboard panels or through the glove box. For removal of the glove box, undo the hinges on the glove box by taking off the straps. Then, disconnect the airbag, gently unbolt it and then slide it out of the dashboard front. After this is done, install the new airbag gently and connect it again. Then, replace the dashboard or glove box panels and reset the negative cable and fuses in the fuse panel.

Airbag Replacement Cost
The replacement cost for different car companies is different as there are different types of airbags available today. Then again, the replacement cost for one airbag is different from that for two. The average said cost of one replacement is $350-$550 depending on which car you use. Another thing you need to keep in mind here is that sometimes, while replacing the airbag, you also might have to replace other parts such as sensors. These will add to the replacement price. For a sports car, the cost for replacing an airbag might even go up to $3000 or more. Sometimes, you might even have to buy new replacement covers which might be another additional cost. There are a lot of companies that sell fake replacement covers, so be careful and buy only the branded ones.

You need to be very careful while working around airbags as sometimes, a particular action might lead to accidental airbag deployment and hurt someone. This was the information on airbag replacement that is sure to help you the next time you decide to replace your airbags. Since these are important safety measures we take, it is advised to get this job done from a mechanic.