AboutWilliam Forster Expertise 22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.
Experience 1983-85 vocational school training 1992 PPG certified refinish technician/ 1994-1996 Chevrolet certified Journeyman technician 1997-present ASE certified Master collision repair/refinish technician/estimator. 1998 I-car structural repair certification Past/Present clients Just about every major insurance company in NW Ohio
Question I have a 4 questions. 1. How do I remove the passenger side mirror from the door in order to replace it? 2. How do I remove the steering wheel air bag to replace it? 3. Do I have to take my vehicle in to a dealer in order to reset the airbag light once I get the new air bag on? 4. Where can I access the radio code to reset my radio? I can't find anywhere. Dealership said I had to bring my vehicle in to remove the radio and get some # from the back of the radio, then they could reset it.. Thanks for the help!
Answer You're in over your head. Don't mess with your vehicles SIR system, it takes special tools and techniques to avoid damage to it, and avoid personal injury. The airbag contains 2 explosive charges, charges that can be accidentally set off with static electricity or a surge from your SIR deployment system. You need to go to the dealer to unlock the radio, the mirror is removed after removing the interior trim panel and accesing the screws on the back side.
