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REPAIR CRASH SENSOR - DISTRIBUTED SRS
Service repair no - 76.74.04
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. LH sensor only:Slacken power steering
reservoir clamp and lift reservoir to provide
access.
Diesel model only:Remove jack and mounting
bracket.
3.Disconnect multiplug from sensor
CAUTION: Ensure airbag harness
connector seal and anti-backout DO NOT
come adrift when disconnecting sensor.
4.Use special socket, remove 2 screws securing
crash sensor to body.
5.Remove crash sensor.Refit
6.Reverse removal procedure.
7.Tighten crash sensor securing screws to
10 Nm
(7 lbf ft).
Ensure multiplug is fully engaged on
sensor and retained by its latch.
8.Check Supplementary Restraint System using
Testbook.
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REPAIR AIRBAG DIAGNOSTIC CONTROL UNIT -
DISTRIBUTED SRS
Service repair no - 76.74.03
Remove
1.Disconnect battery negative lead.
2.Remove centre console assembly.
See
CHASSIS AND BODY, Repair, centre
console.
3.Remove 4 screws and release the 2 rear
passenger air ducts from their fitted position and
remove centre console mounting bracket.
4.Use flat ended screwdriver and release
YELLOW retainer, pull retainer 30mm (1 1/8 in)
from multiplug and disconnect airbag harness
multiplug from airbag control unit.
5.Use special socket, remove 2 screws securing
airbag control unit to body bracket.
6.Remove airbag diagnostic control unit.
Refit
7.Reverse removal procedure.
8.Tighten control unit securing screws to
10Nm (7
lbf ft).
9.Check Supplementary Restraint System using
Testbook.
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REPAIR AIRBAG HARNESS
Service repair no - 86.70.63
Remove
1.Remove driver's airbag.
See driver's airbag
module.
2.Remove passenger's airbag.See passenger's
airbag module.
3.Remove dash panel assembly.See CHASSIS
AND BODY, Repair, dash panel assembly
4.Remove heater blower unit.See HEATING
AND VENTILATION, Repair, blower motor
unit - heater and air conditioning.
5.Remove heater and cooler unit.See AIR
CONDITIONING, Repair, heater and cooler
unit
Pre 97 MY
6.Remove 3 screws securing expansion tank and
position expansion tank aside.
7.Disconnect multiplug from each crash sensor.
8.Release airbag harness from clips and ties along
the bulkhead and each valance.
9.Displace airbag harness grommet to inside of
bulkhead and feed harness through bulkhead.
All Models
10.Disconnect multiplug from airbag control unit.
11.Release airbag harness from under carpet.
12.Release ties securing harness along toeboard.
13.Disconnect steering wheel airbag multiplug.
14.Release airbag harness from driver's side and
remove.
Refit
15.Reverse removal procedure.
CAUTION: Ensure harness is correctly
routed in harness protector and that all
securing clips and ties are correctly
engaged and harness is undamaged. Ensure all
connections are fully engaged and retained by
their latches.
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REPAIR AIRBAG MANUAL DEPLOYMENT
CAUTION: Deployment in the vehicle will
damage the steering wheel; if the vehicle
is not being scrapped deploy the module
away from the vehicle in accordance with the
separate procedure.
If a vehicle is to be scrapped and contains an
undeployed airbag module, the module must be
manually deployed. This operation should only be
carried out using the following recommended manual
deployment procedure.
Before deployment is started the deployment tool self
test procedure should be carried out.
Deployment tool SMD 4082/1 self test procedure
1.Insert BLUE and YELLOW connectors of tool
lead into corresponding sockets on face of tool.
2.Connect crocodile clips of second tool lead to
battery, RED to positive and BLACK to negative.
3.RED "READY" light should illuminate.
4.Press and hold both operating buttons.5.GREEN "DEFECTIVE" light should illuminate.
6.Release both operating buttons.
7.RED "READY" light should illuminate.
8.Disconnect tool from battery.
9.Disconnect blue and yellow connectors from tool
face sockets.
10.Self test now complete.
Deployment with module fitted to vehicle
These guidelines are written to aid authorised
personnel to carry out the safe disposal of the airbag
module when fitted to the vehicle.
WARNING: Only use the LAND ROVER
approved deployment equipment. Deploy
airbag module in a well ventilated
designated area. Ensure airbag module is not
damaged or ruptured before deploying.
1.Carry out deployment tool self test.
2.Release 2 turnbuckles securing lower panel to
dash, remove lower panel.
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3.Knee bolster (where fitted); Remove 4 screws
and withdraw kneebolster.
4.Release airbag harness to column harness
connector from bracket.
5.Disconnect airbag harness connector from
column harness.
WARNING: Ensure tool is not connected to
battery.
6.Connect flyleadSMD 4082/5to column harness
connector.
7.Connect flyleadSMD 4082/5to toolSMD
4082/1.
WARNING: Ensure airbag module is
secure within steering wheel.
8.Connect toolSMD 4082/1to battery.
WARNING: Ensure all personnel are
standing at least 15 metres (50 ft) away
from vehicle.
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9.Press both operating buttons to deploy airbag
module.
10. DO NOTreturn to airbag module for 30 minutes.
11.Using gloves and face mask, remove airbag
module from steering wheel, place airbag
module in plastic bag and seal bag.
12.Transport deployed airbag module to designated
area for incineration.
NOTE: DO NOT transport airbag module in
the vehicle passenger compartment.
13.Scrap all remaining parts of airbag system.
DO NOTre-use or salvage any parts of the
airbag system including steering wheel.Deployment with module removed from vehicle.
Driver's Airbag Module
These guidelines are written to aid authorised
personnel to carry out the safe disposal of airbag
modules when removed from the vehicle.
WARNING: Only use the LAND ROVER
approved deployment equipment.
Deploy airbag modules in a well ventilated
designated area.
Ensure airbag module is not damaged or ruptured
before deploying.
1.Carry out deployment tool self test.
2.Remove airbag module from steering wheel.
See driver's airbag module.
3.Position toolSMD 4082/2in vice, ensuring that
vice jaws grip tool above bottom flange to
prevent possibility of tool being forced upwards
from vice. Tighten vice.
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WARNING: Ensure tool SMD 4082/1 is not
connected to battery.
4.Secure airbag module to toolSMD 4082/2.
Ensure module is correctly secured using both
fixings.
5.Ensure airbag module mounting brackets are
secure.
6.Connect flyleadSMD 4082/4to airbag module.
7.Connect flyleadSMD 4082/4to toolSMD
4082/1.
WARNING: Do not lean over module whilst
connecting.
8.Connect toolSMD 4082/1to battery.
WARNING: Ensure all personnel are
standing at least 15 metres (50 ft) away
from module.
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9.Press both operating buttons to deploy airbag
module.
10. DO NOTreturn to airbag module for 30 minutes.
11.Using gloves and face mask, remove airbag
module from tool, place airbag module in plastic
bag and seal bag.
12.Wipe down tool with damp cloth.
13.Transport deployed airbag module to designated
area for incineration.
NOTE: DO NOT transport airbag module in
the vehicle passenger compartment. DO
NOT re-use or salvage any parts of the
airbag system including steering wheel or
steering column.Passenger's Airbag Module
1.Carry out deployment tool self test.
2.Remove airbag module from fascia.
See
passenger's airbag module.
3.Position toolSMD 4082/6in vice, ensuring that
vice jaws grip tool above bottom flange to
prevent possibility of tool being forced upwards
from vice. Tighten vice.
4.Position bracketsSMD 4082/7to tool; lightly
tighten bolts.