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Fiat Seicento Factory Service Manual (1998-2010)10 · 55 Electrical equipment
10 · Electrical

Refitting

Make
Fiat
Model
Seicento Factory Service Manual
Year
1998–2010
Section
Special accessories › Refitting
55 Electrical equipmentRefitting

(Cont. Op. 5580C12)

Refitting

Check the vehicle wheels are perfectly straight.

  • Remove the clip or adhesive tape preventing clock contact rotation.
  • Reconnect the airbag ECU connections.
  • Position the clock contact on the steering column stalk and fasten the four screws.
  • Complete op. 4110A11 - Steering wheel - R.R. - for replacement or checks (versions with airbag).
  • Complete op. 5580C18 - Airbag module - R.R.

5580C14 AIRBAG ECU - R.R.

Interventions on airbag system components must be performed by specifically trained staff, STRICTLY attaining to the following safety precautions. For removal and replacement, use polyethylene gloves and goggles. Always turn the ignition key to STOP, remove it and disconnect and insulate the positive and negative battery cables with care when removing/refitting the ECU.

Wait for 10 minutes before proceeding.
Never use naked flames near the ECU and system components.
Never attempt to reuse the ECU.

Attain to all the prescribed rules (see 5580C - Precautions).

Removal

  1. Remove the panel (1a) by removing the two fastening nuts (1b)
Diagram showing the removal of panel 1a by removing fastening nut 1b from the steering column area.
  1. Turn the retainer lever (1a) and disconnect the ECU electric connections.
Name Connector
1b Airbag ECU M60
Diagram showing the retainer lever 1a and the Airbag ECU connector 1b located under the dashboard.
  1. Remove the three nuts fastening the ECU to the welded plate and remove the ECU.
Diagram showing the three nuts securing the Airbag ECU to a welded plate, with an arrow indicating removal direction.

NOTE When replacing a ECU, remove the removable part of the adhesive label and stick it in a specific ledger with the vehicle data (model, data of registration, chassis number) and the new ECU serial number. The ledger must be filed for future reference.

(Cont.d)

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