Passenger airbag harness

Refit

1. Position airbag harness in vehicle.

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

2. Connect multiplug to control unit.

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

3. Fit bolt securing earth lead to body and tighten to 9 Nm.
4. Fit cover to control unit and secure with scrivets.
5. Connect main harness to SRS harness multiplug.
6. Connect multiplugs, driver airbag harness to passenger airbag harness.
7. Route drivers airbag harness towards steering column and secure to fascia with clips.
8. Fit front console. See BODY, Interior trim components.
9. Connect SRS harness to rotary coupler.
10. Fit steering column nacelle. See STEERING, Repairs.
11. Connect battery leads, earth lead last.
12. Carry out system check by turning the ignition on and checking that the SRS warning light illuminates then extinguishes after 3 seconds.

PASSENGER AIRBAG HARNESS

Service repair no - 76.73.67

Remove

CAUTION: • Do not install used SRS parts from another car. When repairing an SRS, use only genuine new Rover parts. • Never attempt to modify, splice, or repair SRS wiring.

NOTE: SRS wiring can be identified by yellow or black with yellow stripe outer protective covering.

1. Remove key from starter switch and wait 10 minutes for SRS back-up power circuit to discharge before commencing work.
2. Disconnect both battery leads, earth lead first.
3. Remove passenger airbag. See this section.
4. Remove front console. See BODY, Interior trim components.

5. Release 3 clips securing passenger airbag harness to fascia.
6. Disconnect 2 harness multiplugs.
7. Remove passenger airbag harness.