I have a '96 and recently replaced the heater core. This required that I remove the dash pad, air bag, and, well, the whole dash and supports basically. What a pain. Anyway, to get to the air bag, you have to remove the dash pad. Remove the air vents, left, right, and center, then remove the panel at the windshield with the sensor and defrost vents. Remove all the screws holding the pad on. You may have to remove some of the fuse panel covers (can't remember for sure). Then remove the dash pad by pulling towards the seats. It is tough, but it really will come off. Then you will be able to get to the air bag. Mine had two nuts on each side holding it in place. Hope this helps.