SRS and diagnostic control unit
- Make
- Mini
- Model
- Mini Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1996–2000
- Section
- Repairs › SRS and diagnostic control unit
Restraint systemsSRS and diagnostic control unit
- Remove Torx screw securing seat belt stalk and remove stalk.
Refit
- Position seat belt stalk, spacer and washers, fit Torx bolt and tighten to 32 Nm.
- Position seat belt and pre-tensioner assembly to body, fit and tighten bolt to 30 Nm.
- Extend seat belt and align to upper mounting. Fit upper mounting bolt, spacer and washers and tighten to 32 Nm.
- Fit cover to upper seat belt securing bolt.
- Extend seat belt and align to lower mounting. Fit lower mounting bolt, spacer and washers and tighten to 30 Nm.
- Fit nut and screw securing pre-tensioner to body. Tighten nut to 6 Nm and screw to 1.5 Nm.
- Connect multiplug to pre-tensioner harness and secure to bracket on body.
- Fit rear quarter companion box. See BODY, Interior trim components.
- Connect both battery leads, earth lead last.
- Carry out system check by turning ignition on and check that the SRS warning light illuminates then extinguishes after 3 seconds.
SRS AND DIAGNOSTIC CONTROL UNIT
Service repair no - 76.73.72
Remove
CAUTION: See safety precautions before commencement of repair.
- Remove key from starter switch, disconnect both battery leads, earth lead first, and wait 10 minutes for the SRS back-up power circuit to discharge before starting work.
- Slide drivers seat forward and fold down squab.
- Release carpet from under rear seat for access to SRS control unit.
- Disconnect multiplug from control unit.
- Remove and discard 3 Torx screws securing control unit to floor.
- Remove control unit.
Refit
CAUTION: Ensure unit and bracket faces are clean and free from burrs. An incorrectly mounted unit could cause the system to malfunction.
- Position control unit, fit NEW Torx screws and tighten to 9 Nm.
- Connect harness multiplug to control unit.
- Position floor carpet.
- Reposition drivers seat.
- Connect battery leads, earth lead last.
- Carry out system check by turning the ignition on and checking that the SRS warning light illuminates the extinguishes after 3 seconds.
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