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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

NOTE After the intervention, check system operation with specific diagnostic tools.

Refitting

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

  • Reconnect the airbag electric connection.
  • Position the unit on the dashboard and fasten the two fastening screws.
  • Refit the two screw cover tabs.
  • Reconnect the positive and negative cables to the battery.

5580C26 AIRBAG DEACTIVATION SWITCH (PASSENGER SIDE).

Removal

  1. Turn the key to OFF to deactivate passenger side airbag.

NOTE In this condition, the ECU lights the specific "Passenger airbag disabled" warning light on the instrument panel.

Diagram showing the passenger side airbag deactivation switch location under the dashboard, labeled 1, with a close-up of the switch showing ON, OFF, and PASS AIRBAG positions.

Always turn the ignition key to STOP, remove it and disconnect and insulate the positive and negative battery cables with care when removing/refitting.
Wait for 10 minutes before proceeding.

  1. Turn the retainer lever (1a) and disconnect the ECU electric connection (1b).
NameConnector
1bAirbag ECUM60
Close-up diagram of the Airbag ECU connector (1b) being disconnected from its socket by releasing a retainer lever (1a).
  1. Disconnect the passenger side airbag deactivation switch electric connection.
NameConnector
1Passenger side airbag deactivation switchH75
  1. Press the two retainer tabs (2a) and extract the switch (2b) from its seat.
Diagram showing the passenger side airbag deactivation switch (2b) being extracted from its seat by pressing the retainer tabs (2a), with the electrical connector (1) attached.

Refitting

  • Insert the switch in its seat on the bracket and fasten it with the retainer tabs.
  • Reconnect the switch electric connection.
  • Reconnect the airbag ECU electric connections.

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Parts & tools for this job For 1998 Fiat Seicento

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