Airbag dummy here, need preliminary advice

[MiataQuest]

Yesterday I received the latest Moss Miata sales flyer.
They now carry Cipher leather steering wheels that will retain your OEM airbag center section of your existing steering wheel.
I think this would work well with my "special edition" theme while giving me the steering wheel feel I want.



So questions, yes questions...
Is it simple and safe to disable the airbag system to change out the steering wheel? I have never fooled around with an airbag system before as all my previous project cars were old. I never had to touch airbag system of my wife's newer vehicles.
If I buy the steering wheel I will probably try to find a factory service manual as well. I just want to get an idea before I purchase the wheel.

[— Agent☣Orange —]

I think the common procedure, for any car, is to disconnect the battery and wait a few minutes. I’ve done it before, forgetting to do that but I’m still around. Still, better safe than sorry.

[Paul B]

Disconnect battery. You'll be fine.


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[— kung fu jesus —]

Try not to work directly in front of the bag, or wear a grounding tether.

[speedypenguin]

Disconnect the battery, then press the brake pedal to get rid of residual current.