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Old 08-02-06, 09:30 AM
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Does anyone know how to remove the air bag cover on the steeringwheel of an rx330? I just got the car back after having the dash removed,and the cover is all the way to the left in stead of being centered between the switches.The gap is anoying, and I just as soon not make a 40mile trip to dealer if it is simple.
Old 08-02-06, 10:44 AM
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That's not something you'd want to mess with yourself. Take it to the dealer.
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Really???? I'm just talking about what I would have called the horn button in older cars,The cover that has the big "L" on it. Come to think of it, Where does it go when the Air bag blows?
Old 08-02-06, 12:52 PM
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Really???? I'm just talking about what I would have called the horn button in older cars,The cover that has the big "L" on it. Come to think of it, Where does it go when the Air bag blows?
Thats gets me thinking also....so what would the accident report say...: the crash did not kill him but the Lexus symbol on the steering wheel did. that would suck....
Old 08-02-06, 02:14 PM
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I don't think it's as simple as it used to be.

The airbag is a complex and expensive and dangerous item, and you don't want to cause any problems with it. That is one job I would leave to the professionals.

If you only concern is the spacing on the wheel, live with it until your next trip to the dealer, and ask him to reposition the cover at that time.

As for where the airbag comes out, I believe the center of the wheel is designed to split on a seam when the airbag is deployed.

The Logo is designed by the marketing department to leave an L on your forhead.
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