3314931 - 5580C18 air bag module - r+r

Before removing and refitting the control unit, carry out the following preliminary operations:place the ignition key in the OFF position and extract it;wait for 10 minutes before continuing.

Follow the safety instructions (see 5080C - Warnings).

Removing ( Refitting ) 1. Undo the bolts (1a), move the Air Bag module (1b) as far back as necessary to disconnect the electrical connection (1c), then remove it.

	Name	Connector
1c	Driver's Air Bag	Q9

Place the Air Bag module in the special cupboard, resting it on a free surface with the bag facing upwards. Refitting ( Removing )

Follow these precautions:handle the Air Bag module with extreme caution;make sure that the battery is disconnected.

If the Air Bag module is being replaced, remove the removable part of the adhesive label from the new module and place it in a special file containing the vehicle details (model, registration date, chassis number) and the serial number of the old module. This file should be kept for future checks.A new adhesive label is supplied together with the Air Bag module to be stuck on top of the one present on the driver's door pillar.It must be perforated first by the month, 10 years after the year in which the module is fitted (e.g. for 1998, this will be 2008).

1. Connect the electrical connection to the Air Bag module.2. Place the Air Bag module (2a) back in its housing and fix it tightening the bolts (2b) to the recommended torque.

	Fastening	Component	Ø	Value(daNm)
2b	Bolt	AIR BAG MECHANICAL MODULE	M6	Steering wheel side 0.5 - 0.7

Connect the battery terminals.Check the operation of the system using the Examiner or the other diagnostic equipment.