AIR BAG MODULE PASSANGER SIDE R R

Operation 5580C22 · AIR BAG SYSTEM

Before removing and refitting the Air Bag module the following preliminary operations must be carried out: (1) turn the ignition key to the OFF position and extract it; (2) wait for 2 minutes before continuing; (3) remove the battery housing cover, disconnect the negative battery terminal and insulate the leads; (4) wait for 5 minutes before continuing.

FOLLOW ALL THE RECOMMENDED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (see assembly 5580C - AIR BAG SYSTEM).

Removing

1. Undo the fixing bolts (1a) and remove the oddments pocket (1b).

1. Undo the fixing bolts (1a) and remove the Air Bag module protective cover (1b).

1. Undo the fixing bolts (1a) and nuts (1b) and move the Air Bag module aside.

2. Disconnect the electrical connections.

3. Remove 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 10 years after the year in which the module is being fitted (e.g. 2010 for 2000).

- Partly fit the Air Bag module.

- Connect the electrical connections.

- Place the Air Bag module in position and tighten the fixing nuts and bolts.

- Fit the Air Bag module protective cover and tighten the fixing bolts.

- Fit the oddments compartment housing.

- Connect the negative battery terminal.

- Fit the battery protective cover.

- Check the operation of the system using the Examiner or other diagnostic equipment.