Alfa156Melb 9 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 So my badge is looking a bit faded and frankly has no place in my car.... How do i remove it? Do i use a heat gun? Or do I replace the whole cover / fascia? Any help would be gladly accepted! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 Replace the airbag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfa156Melb 9 Report post Posted May 13, 2013 Oh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexandrus 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2013 Replace the airbag. Mmm, not really. But unless you know what you're doing, it's impossible to replace. Replacements are not sold by Alfa, so alternatives must be used, like the badge for the Alfa GTV steering wheel airbag, modified, airbag opened properly, old badge removed, new ones aligned and glued. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) Mmm, not really. But unless you know what you're doing, it's impossible to replace. Replacements are not sold by Alfa, so alternatives must be used, like the badge for the Alfa GTV steering wheel airbag, modified, airbag opened properly, old badge removed, new ones aligned and glued. Explain the dificulty in undoing 3 bolts and 1 plug ??? Edited August 7, 2013 by Smaky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfa156Melb 9 Report post Posted August 8, 2013 Explain the dificulty in undoing 3 bolts and 1 plug ??? :He He: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexandrus 0 Report post Posted August 16, 2013 Not the airbag, the badge, which I am quite sure you have no single on how to remove and replace, so you'd be doing yourself a favor by dropping the attitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted August 16, 2013 I think you will find that Smaky has plenty of "ideas" on how to replace an airbag. Perhaps its you who should be dropping the attitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexandrus 0 Report post Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) I sometimes wonder if some of you can even read. I am talking about the BADGE, need I spell it for you all ? One who says the airbag needs to be replaced just to replace the badge, especially with such certainty, is full of it. There, airbag without badge, and airbags with badges replaced. http://i.imgur.com/YJLBlIO.jpg http://i.imgur.com/zZ3PI39.jpg http://i.imgur.com/3VajKjn.jpg What do you know, it can be done afteral. Edited August 18, 2013 by Alexandrus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted August 18, 2013 Seems you still have the attitude then. Yes we can read and can tell your talking about the badge, but it would seem the easier option is to change the airbag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted August 18, 2013 He seems like a pleasant and approachable chap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K9d 108 Report post Posted August 18, 2013 Sure does. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibot123 16 Report post Posted August 18, 2013 I have to admit I took smaky the wrong way . If your not used to him he can SEEM a little curt but think I have got over that now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexandrus 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2013 Of course it's easier to replace the airbag, it's a bit of work to remove the badge. However, the price and result are in a different league. Cost of a new airbag is quite a lot, and if a used airbag is used then most likely it will have a faded badge as well. Cost of an airbag badge is low and better ones can be used, like the GTV ones, which, as you can see from pictures posted above, and more colorful and far better made. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted August 26, 2013 Airbags should be replaced every 10 years, so your arguement gets a 2 pronged attack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfa156Melb 9 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) Airbags should be replaced every 10 years, so your arguement gets a 2 pronged attack. Really? Crap - I have two 156's now.. both 10 years and over. That's 12 airbags! Edited September 12, 2013 by Alfa156Melb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiffy 99 Report post Posted September 12, 2013 My gta is 11 years old At least the air bag wont go off and damage my pretty face Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted November 21, 2013 It's recommended, not compulsory Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites