You can install a new steering wheel on the 626. I had a shop do mine cause I didn't want to risk it blowing up on me. There is a tool you can use to get it out that costs about 20 bucks I heard. Try asking an autozone. When I switched my steering wheel I did have a flashing air bag light but I removed the bulb and now my car just beebs for 10 sec. when I start it up every time. Pics at:
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