C5x7 question about driver's airbag removal

[aerodynamica]

Hi all, quick question. Anyone know safest way to remove the drivers airbag? If there is a procedure such as waiting a duration after the ignition off. Do I have to disconnect the battery etc.

I'm looking to replace the steering wheel central buttons because mine are all worn and the airbag has to be removed first.

[Kees]

For safety reasons the best way is to disconnect the battery.
Then under the steering wheel is a small hole, you need to stick a flat screwdriver in there, but keep it vertical, then just push and the airbag comes loose.
But if you keep the screwdriver in the wrong position i mean the bed horizontal instead of vertical, then you are under the piece and you feel no resistance to push on.

[aerodynamica]

Thanks, good info.

[Stickyfinger]

Vertical (90 deg) related to the steering wheel....NOT vertical related to "the world"

[aerodynamica]

Vertical (90 deg) related to the steering wheel....NOT vertical related to "the world"

Umm I'm confused- I though it was vertically up under the floating middle . There's a little hole visible! Found yt vid showing the process anyway.

Be quite good if it didn't 'splode in my face.

Might be quite funny to the onlooker though. Ha