Passenger airbag module
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 800 Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1996–1999
- Section
- Repairs › Passenger airbag module
Refit
- Position pre-tensioner and reel assembly, align seat belt reel, fit and tighten Torx screw to 32 Nm and M6 bolt to 9 Nm.
CAUTION: Seat belt reel and anchorage bolts are ’Duo Taptite’ self-tapping bolts. They may be reused but it is essential that they are not allowed to become cross-threaded.
- Position seat belt retaining bar, fit bolts and tighten to 32 Nm.
- Fit bolt covers.
- Align seat belt anchorage to B/C post, tighten bolt to 32 Nm and fit bolt cover.
- Locate pre-tensioner tube to studs, fit multiplug bracket to top stud, fit nuts and tighten to 6 Nm.
- Connect pre-tensioner multiplug and secure to bracket.
- Position pre-tensioner cable to body harness, ensuring cable run is outboard of harness.
- Secure cable to harness with cable ties.
- Fit rear quarter lower trim casing. See BODY, Repairs.
- Check SRS system using TestBook.
PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE
Service repair no - 76.73.69
CAUTION: Replace the airbag every 10 years.
• Do not install used SRS parts from
• another car. When repairing an SRS system always use genuine new Rover parts. • Carefully inspect the airbag assembly before installing. Do not install an airbag assembly that show signs of being dropped or improperly handled, such as dents, cracks or deformation. • Do not try to disassemble or tamper with the airbag assembly. • Special bolts are necessary for installing the air assembly. Do not use other bolts.
Remove
- Remove key from starter switch.
CAUTION: Wait 10 minutes to allow SRS back-up power circuit to discharge before commencing work.
- Disconnect both battery leads, earth lead first.
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