How To: Removal of airbag stickers on sunvisors

[Orient Express]

How To: Removal of airbag stickers on sunvisors

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In our modern litigious world, manufacturers have learned that they must advise the users of their product of everything that might hurt them by using the product no matter how stupid it is, so when the users do hurt themselves, blame the manufacturer, and demand compensation, the manufacturer can say they warned them. Thus everything these days from cars to coffee cups have warning stickers of some sort on them. So it is with airbags, and every car owner in the US is blessed with stickers on th

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• Author
  Orient Express
• Category
  Carrera (996) - Common Fixes and Repairs
• Submitted
  05/08/2005 09:32 AM
• Updated
  03/17/2017 05:06 AM

 

[Izzy]

I just did it and used "GOOF OFF", which is available at Home Depot to remove the adhesive, did a great job too. Thank you, visors are perfect and clean.

:cheers:

[Orient Express]

Here are some photos of the completed work:

Thanks to AERO996 for the use of his sunvisors for this DIY article

[curiousgt3]

do you think this will take the decals off my GT3 seats also??

[Orient Express]

do you think this will take the decals off my GT3 seats also??

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

If they look like the airbag stickers, yes. What sort of stickers are on your seats?

[my996]

How do you take the vanity mirror out?

[Orient Express]

How do you take the vanity mirror out?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Take a small screwdriver or blade, stick it in between the cover and the mirror/light assembly, and pry it up and out. stick the screwdriver in the middle bottom of the mirror assy.

[mid-life fun]

How do you take the vanity mirror out?

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Take a small screwdriver or blade, stick it in between the cover and the mirror/light assembly, and pry it up and out. stick the screwdriver in the middle bottom of the mirror assy.

What about the power for the light? Isn't there some wires that need to be disconnected?

[Loren]

What about the power for the light? Isn't there some wires that need to be disconnected?

No, the power comes through the connect on the clasp. The light will only come on when the visor is in its clasped position.

[Paul Fraser]

FYI, you can get replacment inserts from the UK that don't have airbag stickers on them if you can't be bothered with this. Although it looks like a perfect job for a Sunday...

[yan]

i got something called denaturated alcohol - would it work or is it too strong? thx...

[Orient Express]

i got something called denaturated alcohol - would it work or is it too strong? thx...

Go over to your drug store and get a bottle of Isopropyl alcohol. It is under a $1. Denatured alcohol will work, but it will tend to discolor the vinyl that covers the sunvisor.

[Willzride]

FYI, you can get replacment inserts from the UK that don't have airbag stickers on them if you can't be bothered with this. Although it looks like a perfect job for a Sunday...

Do you have a link to order these?

[Tool Pants]

We had a 2003 Boxster from Mexico show up at a tech session in Santa Cruz, California. It was just like a euro car. No stickers, bumperetts, or pre cats.

[Pat]

I must have the only car where the original owner ordered optional leather sunvisors instead of vinyl. What do you think I can use to remove the warning label without damaging the leather? Thanks in advance for your assistance.

[perryinva]

The 91% isopropyl trick works perfect!!! BUT, I wouldn't EVER use Goof-off on the plastic mirror lid. It WILL dissolve the plastic along with the adhesive. I used it because Izzy above said it works and I already had it and ruined one mirror back. The 3M adhsive remover does not damage the same plastic. FWIW, do not use EITHER cleaner to remove any adhesive left on the soft cushiony vinyl of the dash or doors!!!!.. Both remove the matte top coat and reveal the shiny vinyl underneath..thank goodness I tried it on and inconspicuoous place first!!!!

Edited April 10, 2008 by perryinva

[ashleyisagirlsname]

Orient Express....

If I follow your instructions perfectly, when finished will my Boxster S headliner turn to suede? Ummmmm.....Suuuuuede!

GREAT WRITE-UP, love the clock (timer).

[juniinc]

If U concerned about getting your leather damaged, U can always use those air bag labe lcover.

No alchohol rubbing is needed,just peel the sticker & apply

I must have the only car where the original owner ordered optional leather sunvisors instead of vinyl. What do you think I can use to remove the warning label without damaging the leather? Thanks in advance for your assistance.

[gregtachyon]

I have a 986 Boxster and the visors do not swivel plus they are lighted. My understanding is in order to remove them I would have to cut the wiring. Does anyone know if this is true?

I want to get rid of those warning labels real bad.

[Orient Express]

I have a 986 Boxster and the visors do not swivel plus they are lighted. My understanding is in order to remove them I would have to cut the wiring. Does anyone know if this is true?

I want to get rid of those warning labels real bad.

Probably not. take a look at the clips that hold the visor in. When they are removed, there is an electrical connector behind them that just unplugs. What year is your Boxster?

[Q-Ship986]

I have a 986 Boxster and the visors do not swivel plus they are lighted. My understanding is in order to remove them I would have to cut the wiring. Does anyone know if this is true?

I want to get rid of those warning labels real bad.

No, you remove two torx bolts on one side and one torx screw on the other (use your fingernail or small screwdriver to lift the plastic cover). Then simply pull the whole visor off. --Brian

[NVYMED]

Thanks for the great DIY project..I hate those **** stickers, and was planning on covering them until I read you post. My visors on my MY00 Boxster required the following to remove: 2 bolts, and 1 screw

Bolts were removed withT30H, screw removed with T20H...very simply done after "fliping" plastic tab to revel concealed bolt; side closest to rearview mirror. See attached photo. Thanks again for the steps on this project. NVYMED

[NVYMED]

Thanks for the great article. On my MY00 Boxster it requires the removal of three bolts for each visor. T30, and T20. there is a little tab that flips open, to reveal the concealed bolt. No electrical wires to disconnect. see attached photos. Thanks again for the great article. NVTMED

[gregtachyon]

I have a 986 Boxster and the visors do not swivel plus they are lighted. My understanding is in order to remove them I would have to cut the wiring. Does anyone know if this is true?

I want to get rid of those warning labels real bad.

Probably not. take a look at the clips that hold the visor in. When they are removed, there is an electrical connector behind them that just unplugs. What year is your Boxster?

It is a 2001, I will check it out.

Thanks.

Ooops - I should of read all previous posts.

Sounds good thanks to all.

Edited November 3, 2008 by gregtachyon

[SA321]

Thank you for alcohol/alcantara solution. Magic. hours of frustration saved.