Driver's airbag (Freelander 1)

Dismantling

WARNING: It is forbidden to carry out any work on the SRS system before reading the relevant sections of the Manual.

WARNING: When removing, inspecting and installing the airbag module, do not lean over it.

1. Follow all safety rules when working with the airbag system.

GENERAL INFORMATION, Airbag and seat belt pretensioner regulations.

2. Remove the 2 Torx bolts securing the airbag module to the steering wheel.

3. Remove the airbag module from the steering wheel.

CAUTION: Do not let the airbag module hang on the power cable.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the airbag module.

5. Remove the airbag module.

WARNING: Store airbags face up. If the air bag module is stored with the deployment side facing down, if it is accidentally deployed, it will be thrown up with enough force to cause serious injury.

Installation

1. Position the airbag module next to the steering wheel and connect the electrical connector with the cable facing up.

NOTE: If an airbag module has been replaced, note down the bar code of the new module.

2. Install the air bag module to the steering wheel and tighten the Torx bolts to 9 Nm.

3. Connect the battery terminals, first "negative" terminal.