Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Fiat
01 00 General information and technical data02 10 Engine03 18 Clutch04 21 Gearbox and differential05 27 Axle06 33 Braking system07 41 Steering08 44 Suspension and wheels09 50 Auxiliary units10 55 Electrical equipment11 70 Bodywork12 Diagnosis13 Tests14 Wiring diagrams
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
  1. Remove the unit from the steering wheel with your hands only. In this phase, if the unit has not been triggered, it is operative.
Diagram showing a hand removing the airbag inflating device unit from the steering wheel, labeled 1

Place the unit in a protected place and in such a way that nothing can get inside.

  1. Lift the inflating device rotating lock peg as shown in the figure.
Diagram showing a tool lifting the rotating lock peg on the airbag unit, labeled 1
  1. Using your hands only, turn the inflating device anti-clockwise by approximately 45° until the retaining flaps on the device align with the adapter ring. Extract the device from the adapter ring.
Diagram showing hands turning and extracting the inflating device from the adapter ring, labeled 1
  1. Note the device identification number (written on the device) in a ledger.
Diagram of the extracted inflating device showing the identification label, labeled 1

Refitting

Inspect the removed parts with care. Check there are no faults such as dents, breakages or cracks which could compromised airbag operation.

  • Position the airbag unit and rotate it clockwise to fasten it in the adapter ring.
  • Position the airbag unit and screw the four screws fastening it to the dashboard.
  • Refit the two tabs (next to the steering wheel) covering the unit screws.

Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Fiat Seicento

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