need to find out how to remove blown air bag

2009 FORD ESCAPE
8,200 MILES
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WELLS_MAN
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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
Oct 6, 2011 at 3:14 PM
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DAN_K
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There is a release hole on the underside of the steering wheel. A 3mm allen wrench will work nicely to release the spring clip.
Oct 6, 2011 at 3:35 PM
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Oct 6, 2011 at 3:37 PM
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WELLS_MAN
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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
Oct 6, 2011 at 4:36 PM
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DAN_K
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Backside/lower. It's a small hole - push the 3mm allen wrench in to release.
Oct 6, 2011 at 4:41 PM
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