Has anyone ever completed a complete removal of the air bags restraints?

 

No.
And why?

 

I'm just going to unplug whatever i need to when i put on my tjm bumper. I'd like to be able to bang into a deer or something (which isn't uncommon in Montana) without setting off the airbags.

 

You need to look at the RAVE, there are 2 different systems on a D1, the earlier system used 2 crash sensors in the engine compartment, where the later system used 1 crash sensor in the control unit (under the console). If you are going to start unplugging stuff, make sure your face isn't directly behind the steering wheel or the glovebox.

 

I want to change the steering wheel.

 

If you need to unplug them because of your new bumper then you bought the wrong bumper.

Hitting deer is quit common here too, I dont have mine unplugged because my bumper is strong and provides front end protection.

 

I suppose I should have asked about just removing the bag and not the entire system.

 

ive done this on other cars after fitting aftermarket steering wheels, not a big deal just do all your airbag work with the battery unhooked.

 

Airbags are also very powerful (fun/dangerous) explosive devices. If you drill out the one way screws you can extract the explosive module and detonate it by supplying 12v to the rear terminals. Don't blow yourself up.

 

I knew that they contained a massive fun-fun factor, but I have been banned from starting fires, explosive devices and anything with a pointy end!