Theft proof screw on steering wheel airbag assembly
 

I was going to change the steering wheel airbag in my car and found that nissan has installed a theft proof screw on the drivers side airbag mount. The passenger side is the standard tamper proof torx. I can't find the tool anywhere. Anybody else have this issue? And if so, what did you do? Fvk nissan!

the procedure might be in the FSM, no?


What does a theft proof screw look like and how does it work? Just curious... have dealt with plenty of tamper proof screws...

I looked in the fsm, it just shows the torx screw. It looks similar to a tamper proof torx but has a different pattern. A torx doesn't even come close to fitting.

http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...l-removal.html

I had to buy a T30 for my Z33, you guys have the same bolt

I would buy a set that has different sizes just to be certain. Was a PITA to remove my MAF recently and it had a similar bolt.

Pep Boys sells a set with different sizes

If you have a local Lowes/Ace/Home Depot they should have it. I got my set from Amazon since I wasn't in a rush for time and they were cheaper

The passenger side is a T30. The drivers side is a proprietary nissan theft proof screw.

It's a proprietary nissan theft proof screw, home improvement stores can't carry the tool.

Here's what it looks like.

https://www.getoemparts.com/oem-part...UaAqX4EALw_wcB

The description shows the removal tool as part of the kit for the screw. I'm not sure this will help...

I found the key kit, but it says it's available to Nissan dealers only.

Another link
https://carefordescientific.com/otc-...-bag-lock-set/

Ahh... no clue then. When I changed my wheel out I only had the tamper proof torx.

Yeah, I might have to take it to the dealer and pay them to remove it. :mad:

My 2017 was the same as yours

It's possible that Joby might have the tool, you could PM him...

Good thought, thanks. :tiphat: