79707 - 5580C44 SIDE BAG MODULE (one), left or right - R.R.

Before removing and refitting the Air Bag module, the following preliminary operations have to be carried out: turn the ignition key to the OFF position; disconnect and insulate the battery leads; wait for 10 minutes before continuing.
Follow all the recommended safety instructions meticulously (see assembly 5580C AIR BAG SYSTEM)
Removing ( Refitting ) - Disconnect the negative battery terminal.    See in Op. 7045A10 FRONT SEAT (one) left or right - R.R.    See in Op. 7045J10 switch unit for movement of one front seat, l/h or r/h - r+r for check    See in Op. 7045A42 Front seat GUARD (one), left or right - R.R.- [all the elements]    See in Op. 7045A98 Front seat rear pouch panel, left or right - R.R.- [7045A98]1. Open the side Air Bag module retaining band.2. Release the trim (2a); use an appropriate size screwdriver (2b) to open the duct (2c) and release the edge (2d) of the trim.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector for the side Air Bag module and release the electrical wiring from the retaining springs.
DescriptionConnector
1 Driver's sidebagQ030
DescriptionConnector
1 Passenger sidebagQ031
2. Undo the fixing nuts (2a) and remove the side Air Bag module (2b).
- Place the Air Bag module in the special cupboard, resting it on a free surface with the flat surface facing upwards. Refitting ( Removing ) - If a new Air Bag module is being fitted, position the labels.- Remove the detachable part of the adhesive label for the new module and place it in the special file 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 label comes together with the module and should be stuck on top of the existing one. Beforehand, however, it should be perforated at the month and 10 years after the date when the module is fitted (e.g. 2009 for 1999).
The intensity of the impact could cause distortion of the seat frame. The following checks should therefore be carried out to ascertain the condition of the frame.
- Visually inspect that the seat frame is not distorted or cracked.- Check that the slots in the lower part of the backrest are not distorted.- Check that the welding and the rivets sealing the joints between the backrest and the cushion are intact.- Check for possible torsional distortion of the backrest by measuring the backrest frame diagonals.- Check that the measurements are the same and that the intersection of the diagonals is at the centre of the backrest.- Carry out all the movements for the seat functions checking that there is no sticking or noise.
If the results of the checks are positive, only the damaged components need to be replaced (Air Bag module, wiring, cover, etc.)
Handle the side Air Bag module very carefully. Make sure that the battery is disconnected.
- Fit the side Air Bag module in the housing and tighten the fixing nuts to torque.
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- Connect the electrical connector for the side Air Bag module and secure the electrical wiring to the retaining springs.
DescriptionConnector
.Driver's sidebagQ030
DescriptionConnector
.Passenger sidebagQ031
1. Fit the cover surround.- Hit the channel with a rubber hammer.
Using other tools could damage the cover.
2. Close the side Air Bag module retaining band.
    See in Op. 7045A98 Front seat rear pouch panel, left or right - R.R.- [7045A98]    See in Op. 7045A42 Front seat GUARD (one), left or right - R.R.- [all the elements]    See in Op. 7045J10 switch unit for movement of one front seat, l/h or r/h - r+r for check    See in Op. 7045A10 FRONT SEAT (one) left or right - R.R.- Connect the negative battery terminal.