Theft proof screw on steering wheel airbag assembly

Jayhovah · 02-08-2020, 03:17 PM

Can you epoxy a throw-away socket on it?

redondoaveb · 02-08-2020, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayhovah

Can you epoxy a throw-away socket on it?

Nissan loctite's the **** out of the bolts, I get the feeling the epoxt wouldn't hold.

SouthArk370Z · 02-08-2020, 04:47 PM

Something like a Multi-socket might work if the pins are small enough to fit in the groove.

redondoaveb · 02-08-2020, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Something like a Multi-socket might work if the pins are small enough to fit in the groove.

I ordered a couple of carbide drill bits. I'm going to see if I can drill it and get it out with an ez out.

jchammond · 02-08-2020, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I ordered a couple of carbide drill bits. I'm going to see if I can drill it and get it out with an ez out.

jchammond · 02-08-2020, 06:33 PM

These should remove it, if it’s exposed & RH threads

redondoaveb · 02-08-2020, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jchammond

These should remove it, if it’s exposed & RH threads

those should do it. I just ordered a set. When I saw your post I remembered that I bought a set to remove a caliper bolt that I damaged on my eclipse. Unfortunately, I don't have one small enough though. I forgot about the bolt extractors. Thank you sir

Rusty · 02-08-2020, 08:51 PM

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

redondoaveb · 02-08-2020, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

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.

Rusty · 02-08-2020, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

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.

I have a couple of those impacts floating around.

1/4, 3/8, and 1/2 drives.

OxZed · 02-08-2020, 08:50 PM

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.

redondoaveb · 02-08-2020, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by OxZed

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

BettyZ · 02-09-2020, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

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

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

BettyZ · 02-09-2020, 12:13 PM

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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

I think they did it only to yours because they hate you

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