Renault Clio: Inhibitor switch: Removal - Refitting

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 repair, 88C-6).

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 inhibited and the airbag warning light on the instrument panel is continuously lit (with the ignition on). Locking the airbag computer also allows the electric steering column lock to be unlocked.

• Lock the airbag computer (see Fault finding - Replacement of components) (MR 394, 88C, Airbags and seat belt pretensioners).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Partially remove the door seal.
• Unclip the side panel (1).
• Disconnect the connector.

• Remove the inhibitor switch on the side panel by pressing on the clips (2).

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Clip the switch onto the side panel.
• Connect the inhibitor switch.
• Clip on the side panel.
• Refit the door seal.

II - FINAL OPERATION.

IMPORTANT

Check the airbag computer with 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 Fault finding - Replacement of components) (MR 394, 88C, Airbags and seat belt pretensioners).

WARNING

The position of the inhibitor switch is only taken into account if the ignition is switched off and the computer is configured correctly.

• Check:
  • the operation of the switch,
  • the " airbag OFF " warning light on the instrument panel.

Seat runner switch: Removal - Refitting

The driver's seat has a seat position sensor mounted on the runner. This sensor causes the level of inflation of the driver's frontal airbag to be adjusted (small or large volume) according to the position of the seat on the runner and the violence of the impact.

REMOVAL

OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• The resistance of the seat position sensor can be checked using the Diagnostic tool :
  • seat forward: sensor resistance = 400 Ω
  • seat back: sensor resistance = 100 Ω

Note: The inflation volume of the passenger airbag does not change with the position of the seat on the runner.

Note: The sensor is part of the seat wiring. If the position sensor malfunctions, replace the seat harness.

• Make a note of the harness routing.
• Unclip the harness.

REFITTING

REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Refit the harness.
• Check that the harness is in good condition.

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