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-   -   Theft proof screw on steering wheel airbag assembly (http://www.the370z.com/exterior-interior/133064-theft-proof-screw-steering-wheel-airbag-assembly.html)

redondoaveb 02-08-2020 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by OxZed (Post 3907307)
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 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3907309)
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 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 3907314)
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). :rofl2:

Rusty 02-08-2020 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3907316)
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. :shakes head:

I have a couple of those impacts floating around. :tup: 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drives.

redondoaveb 02-08-2020 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3907323)
If you didn't have an impact driver. You WASN'T getting any of the screws out. :shakes head:

I have a couple of those impacts floating around. :tup: 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drives.
Whoever invented allen head bolts is a god.

I lost mine about 40 years ago. :rofl2:

Rusty 02-08-2020 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3907327)
Whoever invented allen head bolts is a god.

I lost mine about 40 years ago. :rofl2:
My 1/2" one has the head mushrooming over from being beat on with a sledge. :icon14:

jchammond 02-08-2020 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by vtec to vvel (Post 3907314)
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.
They’re called Indian Tricks :stirthepot:

Rusty 02-09-2020 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by jchammond (Post 3907339)
They’re called Indian Tricks :stirthepot:
Redneck Engineering. Have a degree in it. :tup:

jchammond 02-09-2020 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3907344)
Redneck Engineering. Have a degree in it. :tup:
Pennsyltucky Redneck :tup:

BettyZ 02-09-2020 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3907315)
My 2017 had T-30 torx bolts on both side too. This 2014 does not
My 2014 has T-30 torx bolts, no proprietary lock?

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redondoaveb 02-09-2020 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by BettyZ (Post 3907394)
My 2014 has T-30 torx bolts, no proprietary lock?

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That's why I wrote "this 2014". I have no idea which years or models nissan decided to do this on. No rhyme or reason. Nissan at their finest :shakes head:

BettyZ 02-09-2020 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3907395)
That's why I wrote "this 2014". I have no idea which years or models nissan decided to do this on. No rhyme or reason. Nissan at their finest :shakes head:
I think they did it only to yours because they hate you :twocents:

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redondoaveb 02-09-2020 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BettyZ (Post 3907403)
I think they did it only to yours because they hate you :twocents:

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Well, I hate them too. :rofl2:

jchammond 02-09-2020 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3907395)
That's why I wrote "this 2014". I have no idea which years or models nissan decided to do this on. No rhyme or reason. Nissan at their finest :shakes head:
You got the “Left-Coaster” model :nutswinger: :stirthepot:

redondoaveb 02-09-2020 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jchammond (Post 3907411)
You got the “Left-Coaster” model :nutswinger: :stirthepot:
I just looked at the Nismo number plaque inside and it's #666. :eek:

redondoaveb 02-09-2020 07:38 PM
Ok, now I'm really pissed. I got the bolt extractor set today (13 piece). One of the extractors fit super tight on the bolt. I used my electric impact driver and kept upping the torque until it instead of turning the bolt, it rounded off the inside of the extractor. The damn bolt head doesn't barely have a mark on it.

The carbide bits are coming out tomorrow. :eek:

redondoaveb 02-13-2020 05:06 PM
I won
 
3 Attachment(s)
Carbide bit and an ez out. Bingo, Nissan loses. Alcantara wheel installed.

Rusty 02-13-2020 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by redondoaveb (Post 3908332)
Carbide bit and an ez out. Bingo, Nissan loses. Alcantara wheel installed.
Looks like you twisted the top off.

redondoaveb 02-13-2020 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 3908336)
Looks like you twisted the top off.
Sure did. I used a 3/16 bit. I was screwing around anymore. I can get the other section of the bolt out of the airbag with a pair of vice grips. I not using it anyway though, I installed the 2015+ airbag.

JARblue 02-13-2020 06:55 PM
Glad you got it done. I still can't find those videos.

redondoaveb 02-13-2020 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by JARblue (Post 3908410)
Glad you got it done. I still can't find those videos.
Thanks, I wasn't about to let it win :mad:


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