79695 - 5580C18 AIR BAG MODULE - R.R.

before removing and refitting the Air Bag module the following preliminary operations must be carried out: (1) turn the ignition key to the OFF position and extract it; (2) open the boot lid, disconnect the negative battery terminal and insulate the leads; (3) wait for 10 minutes before continuing.

FOLLOW ALL THE RECOMMENDED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (see assembly 5580C - AIR BAG SYSTEM).

Removing ( Refitting ) 1. Undo the Air Bag (1b) fixing bolts (1a).- Move Air Bag module aside.2. Release the safety retainer for the connectors using the special tool.3. Disconnect the electrical conenctors. - Place the Air Bag module in the special cupboard, resting it on a free surface with the bag facing upwards. Refitting ( Removing ) - Observe the following precaution.

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. Beforehand, however, 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 driver's Air Bag electrical connectors.- Fit the connector safety retainers.- Place the Air Bag module back in its housing.- Secure the Air Bag module tightening the fixing nuts.- Connect the negative battery terminal.- Check the operation of the system using the Examiner or other diagnostic equipment.