312002529 - 5580C18 AIR BAG MODULE - R+R

Removing ( Refitting )
Before removing and refitting the Air Bag module the following preliminary operations must be carried out.Position the vehicle with the front wheels straight.Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and extract it.Disconnect the battery terminals and insulate them.Wait for 10 minutes before continuing.
FOLLOW ALL THE RECOMMENDED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:    Op. 5580C AIR BAG SYSTEM
1. Release the air bag module (1b) from the three retaining clips behind the steering wheel using the tool (1a).
ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
2.000.005.300ExtractorRemoving Air Bag module on steering wheelall versions
1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the horn.
DescriptionConnector
1Single tone horn    See P005 SINGLE-TONE HORN
2. Disconnect the electrical connections for the Air Bag module.
DescriptionConnector
2Driver''s Air Bag    See Q009 DRIVER'S AIR BAG
3. Remove the Air Bag module.
Place the Air Bag module in the special cupboard resting it on a free surface with the bag facing upwards.
Refitting ( Removing )
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 removable part of the adhesive label from the new module and place it in a special file giving the vehicle details (model, registration details, chassis no.) and the serial number of the old module. The file should be kept for future checks. A new adhesive plate comes with the module and should be stuck on top of the existing one. Before sticking it, it should be perforated at the month and 14 years after the year in which the module is being fitted (e.g. 2021 for 2007).
1. Connect the electrical connections for the Air Bag module.
DescriptionConnector
1Driver''s Air Bag    See Q009 DRIVER'S AIR BAG
2. Connect the electrical connection for the horn.
DescriptionConnector
2Single tone horn    See P005 SINGLE-TONE HORN
3. Fit the Air Bag module in place checking that it is correctly inserted.
- Connect the battery terminals.
DescriptionConnector
-Battery    See A001 BATTERY
- Check for any errors using the Examiner and eliminate them if found.