AIR BAG MODULE - R+R

Operation 5580C18 · AIR BAG SYSTEM

Removing

Before removing and refitting the Air Bag module the following preliminary operations must be carried out.

- Place the steering wheel in the centre with the wheels straight. Ensure that the electronic key is inserted in the TEG Reader

- Disconnect the battery leads and insulate them.

- Wait for 10 minutes before continuing.

1. Undo the bolts.

2. Remove the lower steering column trim.

1. Turn the steering wheel to gain access to one of the two holes (1a) from side (1b).

2. Fit the appropriate tool fully into accessible hole (1b), then turn to release retainer (2a) of airbag (2b).

3. Turn the steering wheel to gain access to the other of the two holes (1a) from side (1b).

4. Fit the appropriate tool fully into accessible hole (1b), then turn to release retainer (2a) of airbag (2b).

5. Disconnect the electrical connections (5a, 5b).

- Keep the Air Bag module.

- Place the Air Bag module in the special cupboard resting it on a free surface with the bag facing upwards.

Refitting

- Observe the following precaution.

Handle the Air Bag module very carefully. Make sure that the battery is disconnected.

- If a new module is being fitted, position the labels. Remove the detachable part of the adhesive label from the new module and place it in the special folder containing the vehicle details (model, registration date, chassis number) and the serial number of the old module. The file should be kept for future checks. A new adhesive plate comes together with the module and should be stuck on top of the existing one. Beforehand, however, it should be perforated at the month and 14 years after the year in which the module is being fitted (e.g. 2005 for 2019).

- Position the Air Bag module connecting the electrical connections.

- Place the airbag module in position and attach the retainers.

- Position the lower steering column cover and tighten the fixing bolts.

- Connect the battery.

- Use an Examiner to check that the system has not acquired errors during the operation.