ZZperformane pillar pod install question

Jbanta1983 · 04-28-2020, 11:24 AM

I cant find any videos on the install and I know its simple I'm just a little worried about the air bag in there. For anyone that has installed do I just unplug the sensor or do you leave it plugged in and pop it off the original pillar? I just don't want this thing to go off on me.. anybody with any knowledge on air bags can help too

Grumpy1 · 04-28-2020, 10:48 PM

I disconnected the battery before removing, just take your time and be careful with the mic up top.

parbreak · 04-29-2020, 12:27 PM

I didn't disconnect the battery. Just pop it off with some trim tools if you have them and disconnect bungie and mic. It's pretty straightforward. Once you pop the pillar you'll see what needs to be done.

Msquared · 04-29-2020, 03:34 PM

Yep, just did this for dash speaker replacement. There's no airbag sensor in there that would set the bag off. There is the bag itself - just don't poke a hole in it. I get your trepidation - I am not fond of yanking off any panels. Here the two gotchas I found:

When you pop the panel off the two clips, it takes a lot of force. When one of mine let go, I pulled it too far and broke the microphone because it reached the end of the cord and got pulled apart. The good news is that they are very cheap ($23 at the dealer, or less elsewhere). But try not to pull the panel more than 2-3 inches away when it pops loose.
The clip to release the bungee cord is not that easy to open. You have to pry down the barbed end, toward the panel, while you slide the panel forward or the clip backward. See pic below.

Jbanta1983 · 04-29-2020, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Msquared

Yep, just did this for dash speaker replacement. There's no airbag sensor in there that would set the bag off. There is the bag itself - just don't poke a hole in it. I get your trepidation - I am not fond of yanking off any panels. Here the two gotchas I found:

When you pop the panel off the two clips, it takes a lot of force. When one of mine let go, I pulled it too far and broke the microphone because it reached the end of the cord and got pulled apart. The good news is that they are very cheap ($23 at the dealer, or less elsewhere). But try not to pull the panel more than 2-3 inches away when it pops loose.
The clip to release the bungee cord is not that easy to open. You have to pry down the barbed end, toward the panel, while you slide the panel forward or the clip backward. See pic below.

Got it done today.. thanks for your help

Yeti6 · 05-26-2020, 08:32 PM

Plenty of room for wiring? Installing a couple gauges this weekend. Thank you.

Jbanta1983 · 05-27-2020, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Yeti6

Plenty of room for wiring? Installing a couple gauges this weekend. Thank you.

Yes plenty of room

Jbanta1983 · 05-27-2020, 06:24 AM

Fyi.. the piece that I thought was a air bag sensor was actually the blue tooth microphone. Pop right out

Jbanta1983 · 05-27-2020, 06:26 AM

Finished product

Yeti6 · 05-27-2020, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jbanta1983

Yes plenty of room

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Originally Posted by Jbanta1983

Fyi.. the piece that I thought was a air bag sensor was actually the blue tooth microphone. Pop right out

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Originally Posted by Jbanta1983

Finished product

Thank you... much appreciated.

SHE'Z 18 · 01-06-2022, 11:37 AM

Hi All,
Does anyone have any links to videos or pics to remove the pillar piece and/or install one of the pillar gauge pods? If so, can you share the links/pics? It looks like I'm gonna need it..

Thanks in advance...

parbreak · 01-06-2022, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SHE'Z 18

Hi All,
Does anyone have any links to videos or pics to remove the pillar piece and/or install one of the pillar gauge pods? If so, can you share the links/pics? It looks like I'm gonna need it..

Thanks in advance...

Honestly, it's just start pulling. You are not going to interfere with that airbag. There is a bungie cord you will have to remove once you get the pillar loosened up. This cord keeps the pillar from going through your face if the airbag does deploy. I have had mine off several times to run wiring for gauges.

SHE'Z 18 · 01-06-2022, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by parbreak

Honestly, it's just start pulling. You are not going to interfere with that airbag. There is a bungie cord you will have to remove once you get the pillar loosened up. This cord keeps the pillar from going through your face if the airbag does deploy. I have had mine off several times to run wiring for gauges.

Thanks parbreak.

So, just pull it straight towards the passenger side? No special tools needed?

parbreak · 01-06-2022, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SHE'Z 18

Thanks parbreak.

So, just pull it straight towards the passenger side? No special tools needed?

I think I used a trim tool just to get under the edges, but nothing special needed. You'll feel the body clips start to loosen as you pull.

04-28-2020, 11:24 AM	#1
Jbanta1983 Drives: 2019 2ss 1LE Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kennett square, PA Posts: 307	ZZperformane pillar pod install question I cant find any videos on the install and I know its simple I'm just a little worried about the air bag in there. For anyone that has installed do I just unplug the sensor or do you leave it plugged in and pop it off the original pillar? I just don't want this thing to go off on me.. anybody with any knowledge on air bags can help too

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parbreak Drives: 2017 50th Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Maryland Posts: 525	I didn't disconnect the battery. Just pop it off with some trim tools if you have them and disconnect bungie and mic. It's pretty straightforward. Once you pop the pillar you'll see what needs to be done. __________________ 50th Anniversary Edition \|Borla Atak and 60606 mid pipes\| Kooks 1 7/8" \| ProCharger Stage II \|305/45/17 DRs \| Circle D 3500 stall \| LT4 fueling \| Custom made Lowside Aux Pump \| Alky Control Meth \| DSX E85

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Msquared Drives: Chevrolet SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: St. Charles, MO Posts: 1,451	Yep, just did this for dash speaker replacement. There's no airbag sensor in there that would set the bag off. There is the bag itself - just don't poke a hole in it. I get your trepidation - I am not fond of yanking off any panels. Here the two gotchas I found: When you pop the panel off the two clips, it takes a lot of force. When one of mine let go, I pulled it too far and broke the microphone because it reached the end of the cord and got pulled apart. The good news is that they are very cheap ($23 at the dealer, or less elsewhere). But try not to pull the panel more than 2-3 inches away when it pops loose. The clip to release the bungee cord is not that easy to open. You have to pry down the barbed end, toward the panel, while you slide the panel forward or the clip backward. See pic below. Attached Images __________________ Matt Miller 2020 SS 1LE

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Yeti6 Drives: 2019 1SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: FL Posts: 50	Plenty of room for wiring? Installing a couple gauges this weekend. Thank you. __________________ 2019 Camaro 1SS M6 Summit White 2018 Camaro 1SS A8 Summit White 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Inferno Orange Metallic 1998 Camaro Z28 M6 Arctic White 1991 Camaro RS A5 Arctic White 1986 Camaro SC M5 Teal Green 1980 Camaro Z28 M4 Bright Blue

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Jbanta1983 Drives: 2019 2ss 1LE Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kennett square, PA Posts: 307	Finished product Attached Images

04-28-2020, 10:48 PM	#2
Grumpy1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 Hyper Blue A10 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Covington LA Posts: 646	I disconnected the battery before removing, just take your time and be careful with the mic up top.

05-27-2020, 06:24 AM	#8
Jbanta1983 Drives: 2019 2ss 1LE Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Kennett square, PA Posts: 307	Fyi.. the piece that I thought was a air bag sensor was actually the blue tooth microphone. Pop right out

01-06-2022, 11:37 AM	#11
SHE'Z 18 Drives: 18 ZL1 - M6 Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: MI Posts: 440	Hi All, Does anyone have any links to videos or pics to remove the pillar piece and/or install one of the pillar gauge pods? If so, can you share the links/pics? It looks like I'm gonna need it.. Thanks in advance...

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