Renault Clio: Airbag computer: Removal - Refitting

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

• Cut the carpet between the gear lever and the parking brake as shown in the illustration above.

• Remove the protective housing from the computer (1).

• 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.

• 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).

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