Thread: Drawers, Fridge Barrier & Air Bags?

I wouldn't touch the airbags, likely to be illegal to disable or remove them.

Originally Posted by HarryO

Finishing off my rear water & drawer setup and now the fridge barrier and wondering (which is dangerous).


Has anyone disabled the very rear area airbags which will impact the fridge and / or barrier if they go off.

I'd have thought if you had a shunt bit enough to trigger the air bags you'd have a bit more to worry about than a dented fridge.

Agree it’s not the dented fridge or barrier that concerns me - more the camping gear packed in top or around the airbag turning into some sort of a projectile similar to the recent airbag recall notice.

Posted the same question on AULRO Facebook which had some discussion - useful info that came out of that is that:

1) it’s a curtain type airbag so will only fill the area of the window.
2) not sure but someone thought it may be interlocked to the foldup seat or belt.

Originally Posted by HarryO

2) not sure but someone thought it may be interlocked to the foldup seat or belt.

Unlikely. Don't have time to check the wiring diagrams as I'm busy wiring up a TowPro, but I removed the third row seats and seat belts a few years ago and don't recall removing any wiring from either.

Originally Posted by HarryO

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1) it’s a curtain type airbag so will only fill the area of the window.
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I can confirm this…unfortunately from experience.

It’s illegal to alter the safety device of a vehicle. If you have an accident you’ll end up with more problems then you know what to do with.

I would definitely not disable the airbag. The only thing I would be worried about is making sure the airbag deploys OK and does not get hung up on anything preventing it from getting into position. I wouldnt be too concerned about the projectile thing with a curtain airbag.

Confirm that there is no wiring in third or second row of seats. Have removed both with no problems but didn't touch air bags.
However no problem disabling air bags if you have removed the seats. Be interested to know if rear air bags are disabled with no passengers (as front is) and how.