I was talking to someone yesterday and he mentioned a glue made by Rhino that he swears is stronger than nails. I have one of the old wheel caps, I'm going to shape trim it and then afex it to a piece of smooth stainless steel (mimic wheel badge) with the rhino glue and see how strong it is. If it passes me trying to pry it with a crowbar, I'll consider doing it on the steering with a newer badge.

I'll report back with results soon.

 

Please let me know as well. I need to replace my badge somehow.

 

Just saw this pic on ebay. Thought it might help someone ...

 

I'd assume that's just the airbag cover being sold, not the module itself? Since from the earlier pic of the emblem and from looking at the mounting holes on that pic, it's fairly clear that it's impossible to get the emblem off without removing the cover of the airbag. As far as I'm aware, the airbag module cover can't really be put back on easily.

 

they sell it as an airbag

Summing up, I think if someone has got big ***** and wants to take a risk to be hit by an airbag - the badge can be replaced! LOL

 

Does anybody know if tabs on badge just slide in and remain strait. Or are they bent to keep the badge from flying off when bag deploys? Did anybody try dome Rhino glue or how about Gorrilla glue?

 

As far as I can tell from the S-Type badge i've got, they were bent inwards to hold the badge in place.

I got it from a guy when I bought an S-Type steering wheel for my XJR, the airbag had deployed and he removed the badge for me (so I got the wheel and the badge, no airbag).

As he explained it, the tabs were bent over so although you could remove the badge by force, it wouldn't be possible to put it back in the same way....

 

Ok, thnx for info

 

Could you tell me where you got this badge / emblem. I popped mine out thinking that the steering wheeling nut was behind it. I had so much trouble trying to get the airbag off to tighten the steering wheel nut, I got frustrated and pried it out with a screwdriver. I put it back in but it's slightly bent and I'm just going through the car replacing little cosmetic pieces like that. I'm not able to find just the badge, called my local Jag Dealer here in Dallas Texas and was told I would have to buy the entire airbag.


Thanks,






Gary Ballais

 

Frontrunning, I may have mine laying around still. I removed the airbag, so it isn't needed. Also, this is a very old thread (2012). Often times you'll get a better response by starting a new thread.

 

Lemons Racer,

That would be awesome if you could check your old airbag for the badge. I called my local Jag dealership and was told I would buy the entire airbag. If you still have it, we can make arrangements to get it in the mail.

Thank you

 

Without it, more than likely you'll be going through the windshield..

 

DPK,

You lost me on what you are objecting to with being forced to have it fitted. The airbag emblem / badge has like 5 prongs that you push into desiganted slits in the middle of the steering wheel / airbag.

 

I looked yesterday and could not find the part in my pile of interior bits, but I know it was saved. One of my teammates tried to organize it all, but he is out of town until the end of the week. When he gets back I'll have him try to locate it.

 

The steering wheel emblem can be removed by carefully prising it off by working you're way round with a screwdriver or blunt knife, I did mine yesterday as mine was dented bent it back and refitted.