philip 87 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Hello TS. Not wanting the standard mustang emblem in my Shelby, I had changed out the stock mustang airbag/horn assembly on my 2007 Shelby GT and installed the 2010 Shelby GT 500 version and I wanted to share with TS members the simple process. For those interested in doing a swap, it's quite easy. First off, a big thanks to Larry T for directing me in finding this part. There still is a few on the big auction site. I paid $129 shipped. The part is called a Cobra Jet airbag COVER. It does not have an airbag in it. You would have to swap the airbag into the new cover. Very simple really. Drill out the 3 rivets, gently remove airbag and re install it into new cover and install 3 new rivets. Save the original one of coarse as it can always be re installed. I'm trying to post pics of steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip 87 Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 First, disconnect battery. Some folks also remove fuse to airbag. Remove 2 lil plastic plugs on either side of Steering Wheel. Use a tiny screwdriver and they flip right out. Using a 5/16 socket, remove both bolts on each side. The airbag is now free and gently pull it up, slowly, as it has 2 short yellow connectors which you will need to unplug. They will both have obvious squeeze point disconnects. One is grey and the other is black. You can't do it wrong if you tried. Here's some pics on these steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip 87 Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Here are some pics of the original cover and assembly along with the new cover. You will need to drill out the 3 rivets holding the airbag. Very simple. Once free, you need to remove it. The bag assembly sits into 3 grooves molded into the cover on one side and 4 on the other. Take your time. There is some wiggle room where you can gently push the airbag down allowing you to free the assembly from these grooves. Once free, you can lift the assembly out. It feels tight but it comes out quite easily. Here are some pics of the original and the new cover to recieve the bag assembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip 87 Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Once the bag is installed in new cover, simply re rivet in the 3 locations. It can only go in one way so you can't really do it wrong. The covers are identical in every way. Even has the same part # molded inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip 87 Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Before and after..... Obviously I changed my steering wheel for a wood one and if I can assist with wheel change, I'd be happy to help. Another very simple job. Total time..............1 hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip 87 Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Hope it was helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IASHELBYGT Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Nice write up. I really like your wood steering wheel. Where did you get that from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Great write-up and upgrade .... I am glad everything worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 You are more daring than I! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmezz Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Hello TS. Not wanting the standard mustang emblem in my Shelby, I had changed out the stock mustang airbag/horn assembly on my 2007 Shelby GT and installed the 2010 Shelby GT 500 version and I wanted to share with TS members the simple process. For those interested in doing a swap, it's quite easy. First off, a big thanks to Larry T for directing me in finding this part. There still is a few on the big auction site. I paid $129 shipped. The part is called a Cobra Jet airbag COVER. It does not have an airbag in it. You would have to swap the airbag into the new cover. Very simple really. Drill out the 3 rivets, gently remove airbag and re install it into new cover and install 3 new rivets. Save the original one of coarse as it can always be re installed. I'm trying to post pics of steps. Hi Philp87...Really good read and looks amazing. You say they are available on the big auction site.I can't find it on line, do you have the internet address? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip 87 Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 I just checked for you bmezz. Here's the Ebay item # 151134215024 Description says there is 4 left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpow96 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Nice write up. I really like your wood steering wheel. Where did you get that from? Ditto. I had seen this wheel before and thought they were no longer available. -Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip 87 Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I forget what the company name was. Actually, I found it here on team Shelby from a fellow member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip 87 Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I may remove it and re install the original leather wheel. This wood wheel looks amazing with a black interior and I don't think it compliments my grey interior. I may let it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 Philip,please let me know if you decide to part with the wheel as I may be interested in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip 87 Posted January 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 I did some looking and some research. These wheels are no longer made. They were pricey and thats probably the reason their not available. They sold for $1000 and the Company would refund $250 core exchange if you sent in your original in exchange which I chose not to do. I kept the original wheel for obvious reasons. Larry T, you have first right of refusal my friend. Here's what she looks like in a Shelby GT-H. ........Philip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip 87 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 There's a bunch of these on eBay now. Item # 181096422680 Great and simple mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 DSG Snake Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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