AirBag removal to fix Horn or OBC

[particlewave]

I really doubt that the airbag is stripped. The threads are pretty stout.
I have had mine off a half dozen times and encountered the spinning screw a few times. Every time, it turned out that the bit wasn't actually in the head. I now use a mirror to ensure that the bit is fully seated in the head.

[Gelbster]

Originally Posted by particlewave

. I now use a mirror to ensure that the bit is fully seated in the head.

The mirror is a great idea.Thank you.
With a small LED flashlight +Dentist's mirror it is easy to confirm correct engagement of the tool in the screw head.Unfortunately ,that was not the cause of the problem.Pity. It would have been an easy fix.

[particlewave]

Originally Posted by Gelbster

The mirror is a great idea.Thank you.
With a small LED flashlight +Dentist's mirror it is easy to confirm correct engagement of the tool in the screw head.Unfortunately ,that was not the cause of the problem.Pity. It would have been an easy fix.

Crap...
I would try to wedge a long flat pry-bar (like the kind used for home trim removal) in between the airbag and frame and pry hard while turning the screw. It'll bite and back out eventually. That, or you'll bend the airbag frame enough to get in there. Airbag frames are a lot cheaper than steering wheels.

Just don't sit in front of the airbag while doing anything like that.