L322 Range Rover Service Procedures
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
75-6
REPAIRS
Airbag module - steering wheel
$% 76.74.01
Before disconnecting the battery, ensure all text and
cautions in the battery disconnection section are
observed.
GENERAL INFORMATION, Electrical
WARNING: It is imperative that before any work
is undertaken on the SRS system, the
appropriate information is read thoroughly.
WARNING: Always disconnect both battery leads
before beginning work on the SRS system.
Disconnect the negative lead first. Never reverse
connect the battery.
Remove
1. Make the SRS system safe.
Supplementary Restraint System (SRS)
Precautions.
2. Release 2 airbag retaining clips using a rod at
least 50 mm (2 in.) long and not exceeding 3
mm (1/8 in.) diameter. Fit rod through each
access hole in steering wheel at right angles to
steering column. Locate secondary hole and
carefully push on rod until clip is released.
The lower graphic shows the rod pushing on
the wire clip.
3. Models with heated steering wheel:
Disconnect multiplug from the heated steering
wheel ECU.
4. Disconnect 2 harness multiplugs and remove
airbag module.
CAUTION: Do not allow the airbag module
to hang by the airbag harness.
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.
WARNING: Store the airbag module or seat
pre-tensioner in a designated storage area.
If there is no designated storage area
available, store in the locked luggage
compartment/loadspace area of the vehicle,
and inform the workshop supervisor.
5. Remove 4 Torx screws and release switch
units from airbag module.