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Mini Mini Workshop Manual (1996-2000)16 · Restraint systems
16 · Body & interior

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
Diagram
  1. Remove Torx screw securing seat belt stalk and remove stalk.

Refit

  1. Position seat belt stalk, spacer and washers, fit Torx bolt and tighten to 32 Nm.
  2. Position seat belt and pre-tensioner assembly to body, fit and tighten bolt to 30 Nm.
  3. Extend seat belt and align to upper mounting. Fit upper mounting bolt, spacer and washers and tighten to 32 Nm.
  4. Fit cover to upper seat belt securing bolt.
  5. Extend seat belt and align to lower mounting. Fit lower mounting bolt, spacer and washers and tighten to 30 Nm.
  6. Fit nut and screw securing pre-tensioner to body. Tighten nut to 6 Nm and screw to 1.5 Nm.
  7. Connect multiplug to pre-tensioner harness and secure to bracket on body.
  8. Fit rear quarter companion box. See BODY, Interior trim components.
  9. Connect both battery leads, earth lead last.
  10. 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.

  1. 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.
  2. Slide drivers seat forward and fold down squab.
  3. Release carpet from under rear seat for access to SRS control unit.
Srs and diagnostic control unit – Release carpet from under rear seat for access to SRS control unit.
  1. Disconnect multiplug from control unit.
  2. Remove and discard 3 Torx screws securing control unit to floor.
  3. 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.

  1. Position control unit, fit NEW Torx screws and tighten to 9 Nm.
  2. Connect harness multiplug to control unit.
  3. Position floor carpet.
  4. Reposition drivers seat.
  5. Connect battery leads, earth lead last.
  6. Carry out system check by turning the ignition on and checking that the SRS warning light illuminates the extinguishes after 3 seconds.

Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Mini Mini

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