Renault Clio: Airbag computer: Removal - Refitting
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IMPORTANT
To avoid any accidents, make sure you are aware of
all risks associated with this operation.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
IMPORTANT
It is essential to lock the airbag computer using
the Diagnostic tool before starting the removal.
When this function is activated, all the trigger
lines are blocked and the airbag warning light on
the instrument panel lights up continuously (ignition
on).
- Lock the airbag computer (see MR 394 Fault finding,
88C, Airbags and pretensioners, Fault finding
- Replacement of components).
- Disconnect the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery:
Removal - Refitting, 80A-1).
- Remove the centre console (see MR 393 Bodywork,
57A, Interior equipment, Centre console:
Removal - Refitting).
Note:
The seats and carpets do not have to be
removed to remove the computer.
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
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- Cut the carpet between the gear lever and the parking
brake as shown in the illustration above.
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- Remove the protective housing from the computer (1).
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- Unclip the connector latch (2).
- Disconnect the connector.
- Remove:
- the mounting nuts (3) from the computer,
- the computer.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
- Position the computer.
- Torque tighten the computer mounting nuts (8
Nm).
- Connect the connector.
- Replace the computer's protective housing with a
new one.
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- Attach the carpet at (4) with the clips (part number:
77 01 047 751).
II - FINAL OPERATION.
- Refit the centre console (see MR 393 Bodywork,
57A, Interior equipment, Centre console: Removal
- Refitting).
- Connect the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery: Removal
- Refitting, 80A-1).
- If replacing the airbag computer, carry out the necessary
operations using the Diagnostic tool (see
MR 394 Fault finding, 88C, Airbags and seat belt
pretensioners, Fault finding - Replacement of
components).
IMPORTANT
Check the airbag computer using the Diagnostic
tool. Any failure to follow these instructions may
lead to system malfunctions, or even result in the
incorrect triggering of the airbags.
- If all is correct, unlock the airbag computer (see MR
394 Fault finding, 88C, Airbags and pretensioners,
Fault finding - Replacement of components).
READ NEXT:
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation
recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 88C, Air bag and Pretensioners, Airbag
and pretensioners: Precautions for the
rep
B85 or K85
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation
recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 88C, Air bag and Pretensioners, Airbag
and pretensioners: Precautions
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and operation
recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 88C, Air bag and Pretensioners, Airbag
and pretensioners: Precautions for the
rep
SEE MORE:
WARNING
Prepare for the flow of fluid, and protect the surrounding
components.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Position the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 392, 02A, Lifting equipment).
Release the parking brake.
Remove the rear wheels (see 35A, Wheel
IMPORTANT
Use a repair bench to ensure the positioning of the
points and the geometry of the axle assemblies.
Note:
The information contained in the following
describes the general repair procedure for all vehicles
having the same design for this part.
Before reading this general information, check
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