LR3 (LA) V8-4394cc 4.4L (2005)
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Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service Precautions
Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
WARNING: Do not fit rear facing child seats in the front passenger seat.
The SRS contains components which are potentially hazardous to service personnel if not handled correctly. The following guidelines and precautions
are intended to alert personnel to potential sources of danger and emphasise the importance of ensuring the integrity of the SRS components fitted to the
vehicle.
WARNING: The following precautions MUST be adhered to when working on the SRS system:
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The correct procedures must always be used when working on SRS components.
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Persons working on the SRS system must be fully trained and have been issued with the safety guidelines.
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The airbag modules contain extremely flammable and hazardous compounds. Contact with water, acids or heavy metals may produce
harmful or explosive results. Do not dismantle, incinerate or bring into contact with electricity before the unit has been deployed.
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Always replace a seat belt assembly that has withstood the strain of a severe vehicle impact or if the webbing shows signs of fraying.
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Allow a period of 10 minutes to elapse after disconnecting the battery before undertaking any work on the SRS system.
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Always disconnect the vehicle battery before carrying out any electric welding on a vehicle fitted with an SRS system.
CAUTION: Do not expose airbag modules or seat belt pre-tensioners to temperatures exceeding 85 degree C (185 degree F).
It should be noted that these precautions are not restricted to operations performed when servicing the SRS system. The same care should be exercised
when working on ancillary systems and components located in the vicinity of SRS components; these include but are not limited to:
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Steering wheel airbag, clock spring.
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Passenger front airbag.
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Head airbag modules - front and rear.
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Seat belt pre-tensioners.
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SRS harnesses, link leads and connectors.
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Side curtain air bags.
Making the system safe
Before working on or in the vicinity of SRS components, ensure the system is rendered safe by performing the following operations:
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Remove the ignition key.
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Disconnect the battery, negative cable first.
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Wait 10 minutes for the SRS power circuit to discharge before commencing work.
NOTE: The SRS uses energy reserve capacitors to keep the system active in the event of electrical supply failure under crash conditions. It is necessary
to allow the capacitors sufficient time to discharge (10 minutes) in order to avoid the risk of accidental deployment.
Installation
In order to ensure system integrity, it is essential that the SRS system is regularly checked and maintained so that it is ready for effective operation in the
event of a collision. Carefully inspect SRS components before installation. Do not install a part that shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled,
such as dents, cracks or deformation.
WARNING: The integrity of the SRS systems is critical for safety reasons. Ensure the following precautions are always adhered to:
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Do not fit accessories or other objects to trim panels which cover airbags.
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Never install used SRS components from another vehicle or attempt to repair an SRS component.
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When repairing an SRS system, only use genuine new parts.
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Never apply electrical power to an SRS component unless instructed to do so as part of an approved test procedure.
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Special fixings are necessary for installing an airbag module do not use other fixings and ensure that all fixings are tightened to the
correct torque.
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Always use new fixings when replacing an SRS component.
CAUTION:
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Take care not to trap airbag modules when fitting interior trim components.
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Ensure SRS components are not contaminated by oil or grease.
NOTE:
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Following seat belt pre-tensioner deployment, the seat belts can still be used as conventional seat belts but will need to be replaced as soon as
possible to ensure full SRS protection.
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If the SRS components are to be replaced, the part number/bar code of the new unit must be recorded.
