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sexzila

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Hi,

Can someone tell me what purpose this metal weight serves inside the steering wheel above the airbag? Please? It sits suspended above the horn clips and the airbag and seems to correspond to the 4 pins allocated on the plastic cover. The four rubber pieces have separated and been off for a while. I was under impression it was some small part that was retelling inside. The part is suspended in air by the 4 rubber pieces holding it in the position and streches as you drive. I think its some sort of weight. My opinion is that it is some sort of safety weight that stops the steering cap from hitting you over the head when the airbag goes off. That is my view from design background. I don't see what else it would be. Can someone help with the explanation and a solution with the part?

Thanks heaps

Al :Bang:

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well it's a POS cos mine started clunking a few months bag...

A torx T50 Privacy bit is needed to get the f**ker out tho!!

Mine's still sitting in my glovebox..... just waiting for an impatient tailgater to hurl it at...

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