| IMPORTANT
To avoid any risk of damaging the systems, apply
the instructions relating to safety and cleanliness
and the operation recommendations before carrying
out the repair (see 88C, Air bag and Pretensioners,
Airbag and pretensioners: Precautions
for the repair, page 88C-6) . |
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
| IMPORTANT
Never handle the pyrotechnic systems (pretensioners
or airbags) near to a source of heat or
naked flame - they may be triggered. |
| IMPORTANT
To prevent the pyrotechnic components from
being permanently deactivated or triggered (airbags
or pretensioners), wait for at least 3 min
after disconnecting the battery. |
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
| WARNING
To ensure the airbag is not damaged during
removal, do not use a tool with a point or a sharp
edge. |
- Insert a flat-blade screwdriver into the opening located
behind the steering wheel.
- Unclip the driver's front airbag by pushing the flat-blade
screwdriver upwards.
| Note:
To disconnect the airbag connector, insert a flatblade
screwdriver wrapped in adhesive tape in
the notch (1) , lift the security device (2) and disconnect
the connector. |
- Disconnect:
- the driver's front airbag connector (3) ,
- the horn connector (4) .
- Remove the driver's front airbag.
| IMPORTANT
To prevent the any component from being thrown
upwards, store the airbag with the inflatable
cushion facing upwards. |
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
| IMPORTANT
After a seat belt pyrotechnic component is triggered,
it is essential to replace certain parts (see
88C, Air bag and Pretensioners, Airbag and
pretensioners: Precautions for the repair,
page 88C-6) . |
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Connect:
- the horn connector,
- the driver's front airbag connector.
- Fit the driver's front airbag in place.
- Clip the driver's front airbag on to the steering wheel.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
- Connect the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery: Removal
- Refitting, page 80A-3) .
| IMPORTANT
To eliminate the risk of any accident, do not
reuse pyrotechnic components.
It is essential to destroy pretensioners or airbags
before scrapping a vehicle or a part only (see
88C, Air bag and Pretensioners, Airbags and
pretensioners: Recycling - Destruction, page
88C-7) . |
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