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Rover Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition19 · Supplementary restraint system (SRS)
19 · Body & interior

Vehicle with driver's airbag (page 3 of 6)

Make
Rover
Model
600 Rover 600 Repair Manual - Volumes 1 and 2 - 2nd Edition
Section
Repairs
Supplementary restraint system (SRS)Vehicle with driver's airbag · page 3 of 6

Vehicle with driver’s and passenger’s airbag

From VIN 144845

WARNING: Store a removed airbag assembly with the pad surface up, if the airbag is improperly stored face down, accidental deployment could propel the unit with enough force to cause serious injury.

CAUTION:

  • Carefully inspect the airbag assembly before refitting it. Do not install an airbag that shows signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation.
  • Do not install used SRS parts from another car. When repairing an SRS, use only new parts.
  1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then the positive cable and wait at least three minutes.
  2. Set the front wheels in the straight ahead position.
  3. Remove the dashboard lower cover.
Diagram showing steering column components labeled A, B, C, and D, with a circular inset detail view of connector D

86M3347

  1. Remove the driver’s airbag assembly from the steering wheel, then remove the steering wheel nut.
Diagram showing steering wheel and airbag assembly with labels A, B, and C pointing to specific components

86M3346

  1. Disconnect the connectors from the horn and cruise control switch (where fitted), then remove the cable reel 3 – P connector from its clip.
  2. Remove the steering wheel from the column.

A Horn connector

B Cruise control switch connector

C Clip

D Cable reel 3 – P connector

A Torx bolts

B Driver’s airbag assembly

C Steering wheel nut

Parts & tools for this job For Rover 600

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