194000806 - 5580C23 DRIVE SIDE KNEE PROTECTION AIR BAG MODULE R. R.

Before removing and refitting the control unit the following preliminary operations must be carried out.
- Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and extract it.- Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals and insulate them.- Wait for 10 minutes before continuing.
DescriptionConnector
BATTERY    See A001 BATTERY
FOLLOW ALL THE RECOMMENDED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS    Op. 5580C AIR BAG SYSTEM
Removing ( Refitting ) 1. Working from inside the vehicle, unscrew bolts (1a) securing the air bag module (1b).
1. Partly remove the air bag module and disconnect the electrical connection.
DescriptionConnector
1DRIVER''S KNEE AIR BAG    See Q014 DRIVER'S SIDE KNEE BAG
1. Remove the Air Bag module from the vehicle and place it in the special cabinet resting it on a free surface with the bag facing upwards.
Refitting ( Removing ) Observe the following precautions:
Handle the Air Bag module very carefully. Make sure that the battery is disconnected.
If a new module is being fitted, position the labels. Remove the detachable part of the adhesive label from the new module and place it in the special folder containing the vehicle details (model, registration date, chassis number) and the serial number of the old module. The file should be kept for future checks. A new adhesive plate comes together with the module and should be stuck on top of the existing one. Before sticking it it should be perforated at the month and 10 years after the year in which the module is being fitted (e.g. 2010 for 2000).
- Connect the electrical connection.
DescriptionConnector
DRIVER''S KNEE AIR BAG    See Q014 DRIVER'S SIDE KNEE BAG
- Position the air bag module for knee protection in its seat, screw in the bolts and tighten to the specified torque.
ComponentFasteningdia  Value (daNm)Validity
HEAD BAG RETAINING BAND TO BODYSHELLBoltM60,64 ÷ 0,96
- Connect the negative and positive battery terminals.
DescriptionConnector
BATTERY    See A001 BATTERY
- Check the operation of the system using the Examiner.