Freelander Service Procedures
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
REPAIRS
75-13
Air bag - steering wheel
$% 76.74.01
Remove
WARNING: It is imperative that before any
work is undertaken on the SRS system the
appropriate information is read thoroughly.
WARNING: When removing, testing or
installing an airbag module, do not lean
directly over it.
1. Make the SRS system safe.
Supplementary restraint system
precautions.
2. Remove 2 Torx bolts securing airbag module to
steering wheel.
3. Release airbag module from steering wheel.
CAUTION: Do not allow the airbag module
to hang by the airbag harness.
4. Disconnect SRS connector from air bag
module.
5. Remove airbag module.
WARNING: Store the airbag module with the
deployment side uppermost. If it is stored
deployment side down, accidental
deployment will propel the airbag module
with enough force to cause serious injury.
Refit
1. Position airbag module and fit connector with
harness pointing upwards.
NOTE: If the airbag module is to be replaced,
the bar code of the new module must be
recorded.
2. Fit airbag module to steering wheel and tighten
Torx bolts to 9 Nm (7 lbf.ft).
3. Connect battery leads, earth lead last.