Specifications

88C-29
AIR BAG AND PRETENSIONERS
Front (chest-level) side airbag: Removal - Refitting
88C
The front chest level side air bag is mounted on the
back of each front seat at the door side.
When it inflates, the airbag tears open the cover of the
module and the foam and unclips the seat cover.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a
a Lock the airbag computer (see Fault finding - Re-
placement of components)(MR 394, 88C, Airbags
and seat belt pretensioners).
a Disconnect the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery:
Removal - Refitting, page 80A-1) .
a Remove:
- the seat (see Complete front seat: Removal - Re-
fitting) (MR 393, 75A, Front seat frames and run-
ners),
-the seatback trim (see Front seatback trim: Re-
moval - Refitting) (MR 393, 77A, Front seat trim).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
a Disconnect:
-the airbag module connector by unclipping the
safety device (1) ,
- the earth terminal.
a Remove:
- the mounting rivet (2) ,
- the airbag module.
Equipment required
Diagnostic tool
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and oper-
ation recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 88C, Air bag and Pretensioners, Air-
bag and pretensioners: Precautions for the
repair, page 88C-6) .
IMPORTANT
It is essential to lock the airbag computer using
the Diagnostic tool before starting the removal.
When this function is activated, all the triggering
lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on
the instrument panel is continuously lit (ignition
on). Locking the airbag computer also unlocks
the steering column lock.
IMPORTANT
The pyrotechnic systems (airbags and preten-
sioners) must not be exposed to a heat source or
naked flame when being handled; there is a risk
of triggering the airbags and pretensioners.
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