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
- 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.
- Remove fascia. See BODY, Interior trim components.
- Remove carpet. See BODY, Interior trim components.
- Remove steering column nacelle. See STEERING, Repairs.
- Remove quarter panel companion boxes. See BODY, Interior trim components.
- Release and disconnect multiplugs from seat belt pre-tensioners.
- Release pre-tensioner leads from companion box panels.
- Disconnect multiplug from SRS control unit.
- Raise rear seat cushion and release 6 harness clips.
- Remove bolt securing SRS harness earth lead to body.
- Release 2 clips securing SRS harness to bulkhead.
- Release and disconnect multiplug from fuse box feed.
- Disconnect multiplug from rotary coupler.
- Remove 2 cable ties securing SRS harness to steering column.
- Remove 2 clips securing SRS harness to body.
- Remove 5 cable ties securing SRS harness to bulkhead and remove SRS harness.
- Remove clips from harness.
Refit
- Fit NEW clips to harness.
- 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.
- Route the harness to position and secure with cable ties.
- Connect harness to rotary coupler and secure to steering column with cable ties.
- Connect harness multiplug to fuse box.
- Secure SRS harness clips to bulkhead.
- Secure SRS harness clips to rear seat pan.
- Connect harness multiplug to SRS control unit.
- Fit bolt securing harness earth lead to body and tighten to 10 Nm.
- Fit harness leads through companion box panels, secure grommets and connect seat belt pre-tensioner multiplugs.
- Position rear seat cushion.
CAUTION: Ensure all SRS harness connectors are mated correctly and securely fastened. Do not leave the connectors hanging loose.
- Fit rear quarter companion boxes. See BODY, Interior trim components.
- Fit steering column nacelle. See STEERING, Repairs.
- Fit carpet. See BODY, Interior trim components.
- Fit fascia. See BODY, Interior trim components.
- Connect battery leads, earth lead last.
- Carry out system check by turning the ignition on and checking that the SRS warning light illuminates then extinguishes after 3 seconds.
Parts & tools for this job For 1996 Mini Mini
- TOOLOBD2 scanner with SRSSearch: OBD2 scanner ABS SRS
- TOOLTrim removal tool kitSearch: trim removal tool kit
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