6.4.21.1 Airbag Diagnostic Module Renew

Read and adhere to all warnings and safety procedures quoted at the start of this section when working on the airbag system.

1. Disconnect the battery and wait for at least one minute before working on the airbag system.
   Note: The vehicle battery must be disconnected within 12 seconds of switching off the ignition to avoid the alarm siren sounding.

2. Open the drivers door and remove the lower 'A' post trim.
3. Release two screws retaining the airbag safing sensor.
4. Disconnect and remove the airbag safing sensor.
5. Connect and secure the replacement sensor. Replace the 'A' post trim.
   Note: The vehicle clock and the window control unit will need resetting after completion of this procedure.
6. Reconnect the battery, switch on the ignition and check that the airbag warning light comes on when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes after approximately six seconds indicating satisfactory completion of the airbag system self tests.

6.4.21.1 Airbag Diagnostic Module Renew

Read and adhere to all warnings and safety procedures quoted at the start of this section when working on the airbag system.

1. Disconnect the battery and wait for at least one minute before working on the airbag system.
   Note: The vehicle battery must be disconnected within 12 seconds of switching off the ignition to avoid the alarm siren sounding.
2. Disarm the airbags (6.4.21.4).
3. Remove the facia assembly.

4. Disconnect the airbag control module (Fig 1-1). Release the module from the top of the airbag carrier assembly and remove the module.
5. Refit and secure the replacement airbag control module and connect the harness connector.
6. Refit the facia assembly.
7. Rearm the airbags (6.4.21.4).
   Note: The vehicle clock and the window control unit will need resetting after completion of this procedure.