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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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
B85 or C85 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: Preca
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REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
Remove the scuttle panel grille (see 56A, Exterior
equipment, Scuttle panel grille: Removal - Refitting, 56A-1).
Remove the trim under the scuttle panel grille (1).
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
Remove:
the bolts (2),
the blanki
IMPORTANT
Before carrying out any work on or near a safety
system component, lock the airbag computer
using the Diagnostic tool. When this function is
activated, all the trigger lines are disabled and
the airbag instrument panel warning light is lit
when the ignition is switched on.
IMPORTANT
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