SRS Winged Airbag Installation (Pictures)

[rtburgess1]

Thanks MHT!

 

[rtburgess1]

Hi - Just tried to loosen the 2 "star" bolts to release the airbag unit from the steering wheel using a T40 star wrench. The wrench fit fine but I couldn't get the bolt loose easily. I was hesitant to use too much force, and just wanted to ask first if it is normal to have to use alot of torque force to loosen these bolts. Thanks in advance.

 

[MHT]

Hi - Just tried to loosen the 2 "star" bolts to release the airbag unit from the steering wheel using a T40 star wrench. The wrench fit fine but I couldn't get the bolt loose easily. I was hesitant to use too much force, and just wanted to ask first if it is normal to have to use alot of torque force to loosen these bolts. Thanks in advance.

Yes, I was wondering how you made out, mine were on pretty tight and it took some force to remove them. When you put them back in make sure they are nice and tight but do not over tighten. I am waiting to see if you respond to my reply as I will only be home for a few more hours, I would be more than happy to walk you through this if you need help. They are on like lug nuts on your wheels do not be afraid to use some force, you may be able to see the veins in your arms but if the veins in your arms blow than I would say they are on pretty tight and you have a problem. (smile)

 

[rtburgess1]

Thanks MHT. I'm away for a few days but will let you know how I make out later next week.

 

[dmh173]

Hi all,

I'm just about to buy my first Genesis but have a question about rebadging the airbag. If I buy an airbag set with the winged emblem from a third party, will my Hyundai dealer or another car repair place install this? I'm not very handy with cars...

Thanks,
Mike

 

[Mark_888]

Hi all,

I'm just about to buy my first Genesis but have a question about rebadging the airbag. If I buy an airbag set with the winged emblem from a third party, will my Hyundai dealer or another car repair place install this? I'm not very handy with cars...

Thanks,
Mike

This has been discussed several time before. Some will (usually for a service fee) and some will refuse to do it even if you pay them (presumably because of liability issues). You should ask them before you sign the sales contract and put it in writting if they verbally agree (just add that as a condition of sale, and initial it, and get the sales manager to initial it).

However, replacing the air bag unit is pretty expensive, and most people are happy with the stick-on badge that goes right over the H and only costs about $20.

 

[scottdk]

Hi all,

I'm just about to buy my first Genesis but have a question about rebadging the airbag. If I buy an airbag set with the winged emblem from a third party, will my Hyundai dealer or another car repair place install this? I'm not very handy with cars...

Thanks,
Mike

A few on here have mentioned that the dealer replaced the airbag for them around $40. Call the dealer and see if the will do it.

 

[rtburgess1]

Thanks again MHT. I was able to loosen the 2 star bolts with a bit more leverage, then tighteded them back up. So now I'm ready to try the installation when the new airbag arrives. Will let you know how I make out.

 

[MHT]

Thanks again MHT. I was able to loosen the 2 star bolts with a bit more leverage, then tighteded them back up. So now I'm ready to try the installation when the new airbag arrives. Will let you know how I make out.

Good deal.....

 

[dougmarino]

OK, so I am coming to this thread really late. I have a 2010 black on black 4.6L sedan with the tech package and the new front and rear exterior badges as well as the wheel caps. My wife and I paid cash for the car about a year ago, trading in our leased 2008 Mercedes Benz E-Class for it, and she surprised me with the badges and wheelcaps as an early birthday gift. I turned 50 this year, and in all my years of driving I have owned some pretty nice cars, everything from a cherry 1976 Trans Am to the aforementioned Mercedes but this Genesis has to be the sweetest ride I have ever owned. I used to get looks driving the Mercedes, and "lots of chicks" in my TA, but the reactions to the Genesis are amazing. If I had a dime for everyone who has stopped me to ask "Hey man, is that the new Bentley?," well, you know the rest. I was even pulled over by a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper who just wanted to know what kind of car I was driving!

Unfortunately, at the time we purchased the Genesis, no one told us about the airbag cover with the new badge or I would have gotten that installed as well.

Haven't tried my dealer/Hyundai yet, but I have tried Ebay, KDMStuff, and KAI to get the airbag unit with the new badge without luck. Seems KDMStuff is no longer in business, there are none available on Ebay, and KAI is either not advertising the unit on their website or it is just difficult to find it there.

Can anyone who purchased the unit recently send me a link to where they found the unit so I can order one? I prefer the complete unit with all of the necessary parts included as opposed to only the cover. I think my dealer will install this for me, as I am not so handy with cars either.

Thanks in advance for your time and kind assistance here!

Doug Marino
dougmarino@cfl.rr.com

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[dougmarino]

Never mind! I found it!

www.kdmstuff.com

Hyundai Genesis KDM Steering Airbag Unit

Part Number BHINT001

Thanks anyway!!!

Doug Marino
dougmarino@cfl.rr.com

 

[rtburgess1]

Just replaced the original airbag with the "winged" version. It was a snap and only took 10 minutes. My dealer said they would have charged $100! I would never have had he nerve to try it without the very heplfull photos from the original poster (ASHDUMP) and with the advice and encouragement of MHT. Thank you all!!!! Bob Burgess

 

[dougmarino]

Hey, you make it sound so easy. Maybe I will try it, too!

Doug

Doug Marino
dougmarino@cfl.rr.com

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[MHT]

Just replaced the original airbag with the "winged" version. It was a snap and only took 10 minutes. My dealer said they would have charged $100! I would never have had he nerve to try it without the very heplfull photos from the original poster (ASHDUMP) and with the advice and encouragement of MHT. Thank you all!!!! Bob Burgess

I am glad to know that the instal was successful.. Now, it is recommended that you do a reset on your windows,window shade and sunroof but if all are working ok do not worry about it but if you notice that they are not working correctly do the reset by: operating the window shade (up and down)
operating all windows (up and down)
Sunroof is trickey as the instructions in some manuels may be incorrect and you have to do the reverse of what the manuel says but here is what worked for me: open and close the sunroof, pull the switch down and hold it for appx. 10 sec. the sunroof will automatically slide open and close and will tilt up and than down. The manual says to push the switch up and hold it so it is just a matter of if the information is correct or not in your manuel. If one way does not work just try the other. The reset is avised when ever the battery is disconnected.

 

[rtburgess1]

Thanks again MHT. You're right about re-setting the sunroof! Bob

 

[krazyfiend]

By chance, does anyone have a backup of the OP w/ pictures...say saved off to a PDF or maybe ASHDUMP is still around and cd possibly repost the pics.

It would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[my2wins]

Would love to see those photos too. Are they still around on anyone's hard drive?

 

[ASHDUMP]

I installed the airbag today. It was extreamly easy and would have to say the hardest part was disconnecting the battery. Only because I didn't feel like taking out the rubber trunk mat and was bending over while it was on top of my head!

1. Disconnect the battery. I had to put a ball of paper towels under the (-) terminal because there was no slack for it to stay away from the battery.

2. Unscrew the two (star) screws on either side of the steering wheel.

3. Pull SRS towards you and look behind to see whats going on.

4. Disconnect the ground and the 2 black and red plugs. This is where using a very small flat head will come in handy. You need to pop the yellow clips upward to release the plugs.

5. Now the SRS is completely disconnected.

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6. Now follow all the steps in reverse to put the new winged badge SRS airbag on and enjoy.


*Please remember that you are doing this at your own risk. I am not responsible for anyone or any product you purchase. Also keep in mind that this was how I installed my SRS airbag. You may choose to do so differently.

Also remember to follow the instruction in the Hyundai manual for disconnecting the battery.

Found the original pics.... also found some other that might be helpful...

 

[my2wins]

Yessss. I've been searching everywhere for weeks. Thank you !!!

 

[Raynman10]

Thanks to all forum contributors I have installed the Winged SRS correctly and have had to preform no resets. This was my last badge modification.
Gratefully
Raynman