Steering wheel airbag module (Range Rover 3)

Before disconnecting the battery, make sure that all the requirements and conditions contained in the section on disconnecting the battery are met.

GENERAL INFORMATION, Precautions when working with electrical equipment.

WARNING: Before working on passive safety systems, carefully read the relevant technical documentation.

WARNING: Always remove both battery terminals before working on the restraint systems (SRS). Disconnect first "negative " terminal. Never mix up the wires when connecting to the battery.

Dismantling

1. Follow all safety rules when working with passive safety systems.

GENERAL INFORMATION, Safety Precautions When Working on the Airbag System (SRS).

2. Release the 2 airbag clips using a lever that is at least 50 mm long and 3 mm in diameter. Install the lever in each hole provided for this purpose in the steering wheel, at right angles to the steering column. Locate the access hole and gently press the lever to open the latch.



3. On models with electric steering wheel heating: Disconnect the connector from the heated steering wheel electronic control unit connector.


4. Disconnect the 2 airbag connector blocks and remove the airbag module.

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

WARNING: Store the airbag model deployed side up. If the airbag is stored deployed side down, it will be thrown up with sufficient force if it is accidentally deployed to cause serious injury.

WARNING: Store airbags or pretensioners in a designated location. If there is no such place, then store these items in the trunk or luggage compartment of the car, informing the master about it.

5. Remove the 4 Torx screws and separate the control units from the airbag.

6. Disconnect blocks of sockets of control units and remove control units.

Assembly

NOTE: If a SRS component needs to be replaced, note down the barcode of the new component.

1. Install the control units and connect the connector blocks.

2. Install the control units on the airbag module and tighten the Torx screws to 2.5 Nm.

3. Install the airbag module and connect the block.

NOTE: If a SRS component needs to be replaced, note down the barcode of the new component.

4. On models with electric steering wheel heating: Connect the heated steering wheel electronic control unit connector.

5. Install the airbag module to the steering wheel and press gently until the spring clips engage.

6. Connect the battery terminals, first "positive" terminal.