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

Supplementary restraint system harness (page 2 of 2)

Make
Mini
Model
Mini Workshop Manual
Year
1996–2000
Section
Repairs
Restraint systemsSupplementary restraint system harness · page 2 of 2

Remove

  1. Remove key from starter switch, disconnect both battery leads, earth lead first, and wait 10 minutes for the SRS back-up circuit to discharge before commencing work.
  2. Remove fascia. See BODY, Interior trim components.
  3. Remove carpet. See BODY, Interior trim components.
  4. Remove steering column nacelle. See STEERING, Repairs.
  5. Remove quarter panel companion boxes. See BODY, Interior trim components.
  6. Release and disconnect multiplugs from seat belt pre-tensioners.
  7. Release pre-tensioner leads from companion box panels.
  8. Disconnect multiplug from SRS control unit.
  9. Raise rear seat cushion and release 6 harness clips.
  10. Remove bolt securing SRS harness earth lead to body.
  11. Release 2 clips securing SRS harness to bulkhead.
  12. Release and disconnect multiplug from fuse box feed.
  13. Disconnect multiplug from rotary coupler.
  14. Remove 2 cable ties securing SRS harness to steering column.
  15. Remove 2 clips securing SRS harness to body.
  16. Remove 5 cable ties securing SRS harness to bulkhead and remove SRS harness.
  17. Remove clips from harness.

Refit

  1. Fit NEW clips to harness.
  2. Fit harness to vehicle.

CAUTION: Always ensure SRS harness is routed correctly. Avoid trapping or pinching the SRS harness. Look out for possible points of chafing.

  1. Route the harness to position and secure with cable ties.
  2. Connect harness to rotary coupler and secure to steering column with cable ties.
  3. Connect harness multiplug to fuse box.
  4. Secure SRS harness clips to bulkhead.
  5. Secure SRS harness clips to rear seat pan.
  6. Connect harness multiplug to SRS control unit.
  7. Fit bolt securing harness earth lead to body and tighten to 10 Nm.
  8. Fit harness leads through companion box panels, secure grommets and connect seat belt pre-tensioner multiplugs.
  9. Position rear seat cushion.

CAUTION: Ensure all SRS harness connectors are mated correctly and securely fastened. Do not leave the connectors hanging loose.

  1. Fit rear quarter companion boxes. See BODY, Interior trim components.
  2. Fit steering column nacelle. See STEERING, Repairs.
  3. Fit carpet. See BODY, Interior trim components.
  4. Fit fascia. See BODY, Interior trim components.
  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 then extinguishes after 3 seconds.

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