RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 75-5
Passenger airbag module
The passenger airbag module is located in the instrument panel above the glove box and is controlled by the DCU.
A bag within the module inflates to protect the passenger in the event of a collision severe enough to deploy the
system.
Within the passenger airbag module is a squib which, when given the correct current by the DCU, inflates the airbag
by initiating a chemical reaction. In deployment, the airbag inflates within a fraction of a second and then deflates at
a controlled rate as the weight of the passenger presses against the bag. Vents in the bag control airbag deflation.
The DCU regularly applies a test current to the passenger airbag squib to confirm continuity of the ignition circuitry.
The DCU is capable of detecting a short to ground, a short to battery and an open circuit for the passenger airbag
module squib. It will also identify if the configuration of the DCU differs from that actually fitted to the vehicle.
The DCU also stores the following additional information on each fault:
lA count indicating the number of times the fault has occurred.
lA start time and an end time for the fault to indicate duration of the fault.
PANEL REPAIRS
PROCEDURES 77-2-15
PROCEDURES
Panel replacement procedure
This procedure is designed to explain the basic panel
removal and replacement method. The main criterion
in removal and replacement of body panels is that
the original standard is maintained as far as possible.
While individual repairs will differ in detail, this
procedure has been devised placing emphasis on
ease of repair and the elimination of unnecessary
work.
Body panels are being increasingly manufactured in
high strength steels to meet design requirements for
safety and weight saving. As panels in high strength
steels cannot be visually identified, and as they are
more sensitive to excess heat than panels
manufactured from low carbon steel, it is advisable
that the following procedure be observed at all times.
Remove panel
1.Expose resistance spot welds. For those spot
welds which are not obviously visible, use a
rotary impregnated wire brush fitted to an air
drill, or alternatively a hand held wire brush.
NOTE: In wheel arch areas it may be necessary
to soften underbody coating, using a hot air
gun, prior to exposing spot welds.2.Cut out welds using a cobalt drill.
3.Alternatively, use a clamp-type spot weld
remover.
BODY SEALING MATERIALS
77-3-4 MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS
Application equipment
Manufacturers and suppliers
Suitable application equipment is available from the following manufacturers and suppliers:
3M
Automotive Trades Group
3M UK Plc
3M House
PO Box 1
Market Place
Bracknell
Berks
RG 12 1JU
( (01344) 858611
Cooper Pegler
Burgess Hill
Sussex
RH15 9LA
( (014 446) 42526
SATA Spray Equipment
Minden Industrial Ltd
16 Greyfriars Road
Moreton Hall
Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk
IP32 7DX
( (01284) 760791
3M Body Schutz Pistol Spraygun 08996
A pistol type spraygun constructed from case and machined light alloy and designed for use with 3M screw fit Body
Schutz containers.
3M Caulking Gun MKIII 8002
A lightweight, robust metal skeleton gun designed to accept 325 mm (13 in) cartridge for dispensing sealants etc. This
gun provides rapid cartridge insertion and loading, with a quick-release lever for accurate control of material ejection
and shut-off.
3M Pneumatic Cartridge Gun 08012
Air line-fed gun for applying 3M cartridge products. Excellent for ease of application to obtain a smooth bead.
Regulator valve for additional control.
3M Pneumatic Applicator Guns
Air line-fed gun for application of 3M sachet sealers (Part Number 08006 for 200 ml and 310 ml sachet applications,
and Part Number 08007 for all size sachets including 600 ml).
Also available: Heavy Duty Manual Gun 08013.
3M Applicator Gun 08190.
For the application of 3M Structural Adhesive 08120.
3M Inner Cavity Wax Applicator Gun 08997
This equipment accepts 1-litre canisters and has a 750 mm (29.572 in) flexible tube.
The approved system is available from all 3M refinishing factors.
BODY SEALING MATERIALS
MATERIALS AND APPLICATIONS 77-3-5
Cooper Pegler Falcon Junior Pneumatic Gun (Airless)
Intended primarily for applying transit wax, this pneumatic sprayer has a 5-litre container with integral hand pump and
provides an effective means of wax spraying without the need for compressed air or additional services.
A selection of nozzles, lances, hose lengths and a trigger valve assembly with integral filter allows flexibility in use.
Additional applications include general maintenance, wax injection and paint application. Heavy-bodied materials
may also be applied. All parts are fully replaceable and a wide range of nozzle configurations is available.
SATA Schutz Gun Model UBE
The SATA Schutz Gun is approved for the retreatment of vehicle underbody areas with protective coatings as
supplied in 1 litre, purpose-designed 'one-way' containers. The screw thread fitting (female on the gun) is standard
to most Schutz-type packs.
SATA HKD1 Wax Injection Injection Equipment
This equipment is approved for carrying out cavity wax re-treatment. The SATA HKD1 set comprises a high quality
forged gun with 1-litre pressure feed container, a flexible nylon lance, a straight 1100 mm (43.307 in) steel lance and
hooked- wand lance. A quick-change coupling is provided as a standard fitting to allow lances to be easily
interchanged. Each lance has an integral, machined nozzle with specialised spray characteristics to suit the type of
box section to be treated.
NOTE: Always clean gun after use with appropriate solvent to maintain efficiency.
Specifications of Model UBE:
Air consumption 7 ft
3/min (200 litres/min) @ 45 lbf.in2
Weight: 23.3oz (220 grams)
AIR CONDITIONING
82-4DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Refrigerant system
Schematic of air conditioning system
1Evaporator
2Thermostatic expansion valve
3Low pressure servicing connection
4Outlet to rear A/C system (where fitted)
5Dual pressure switch
6Receiver drier
7Cooling fan
8Condenser
9Compressor10Inlet from rear A/C system (where fitted)
11High pressure servicing connection
12Air flows
aAmbient air
bCooled air
cAmbient air through condenser
13Refrigerant
aLiquid
bVapour
The refrigerant system transfers heat from the vehicle interior to the outside atmosphere to provide the heater
assembly with dehumidified cool air. The system comprises a compressor, condenser, receiver drier, thermostatic
expansion valve and evaporator, joined together by refrigerant lines. The system is a sealed, closed loop, filled with
a charge weight of R134a refrigerant as the heat transfer medium. Oil is added to the refrigerant to lubricate the
internal components of the compressor.
To accomplish the transfer of heat, the refrigerant is circulated around the system, where it passes through two
pressure/temperature regimes. In each of the pressure/temperature regimes, the refrigerant changes state, during
which process maximum heat absorption or release occurs. The low pressure/temperature regime is from the
thermostatic expansion valve, through the evaporator to the compressor; the refrigerant decreases in pressure and
temperature at the thermostatic expansion valve, then changes state from liquid to vapour in the evaporator, to absorb
heat. The high pressure/temperature regime is from the compressor, through the condenser and receiver drier to the
thermostatic expansion valve; the refrigerant increases in pressure and temperature as it passes through the
compressor, then releases heat and changes state from vapour to liquid in the condenser.
AIR CONDITIONING
82-28REFRIGERANT RECOVERY, RECYCLING AND RECHARGING
Recharging
NOTE: When recharging, always make
allowance for refrigerant in the line between the
charging station and the vehicle. This is
calculated at 30 grammes/metre of charging
line. System charge weights are 700
± 25
grammes for front A/C system only and 900
±
25 grammes for combined front and rear A/C
system.
1.Close valves on refrigerant station.
2.Close valve on oil charger.
3.Disconnect yellow hose from refrigerant
station.
4.Remove lid from oil charger.
5.Pour same quantity of refrigerant oil into oil
charger as collected during recovery. If the
following components have been renewed, add
the following additional quantity of lubricating
oil:
lCondenser = 40 cm
3
lEvaporator = 40 cm3
lPipe or hose = 5 cm3/metre
lReceiver/dryer = 15 cm3.
6.Fit lid to oil charger.
7.Connect yellow hose to refrigerant station.
8.Open valve on oil charger.
9.Move pointer on refrigerant gauge to mark
position of refrigerant charge quantity.
+ CAPACITIES, FLUIDS,
LUBRICANTS AND SEALANTS, Capacities.
10.Slowly open correct valve on refrigerant station
and allow vacuum to pull refrigerant into
system.
11.Close valve on refrigerant station when correct
amount of refrigerant has been drawn into air
conditioning system.
12.Turn Main switch to 'OFF'.
13.Close valves on connectors.
14.Disconnect high and low pressure hoses from
connectors.
15.Fit dust caps to connectors.
IN CAR ENTERTAINMENT
86-6-18 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
The console unit has three buttons which allow for minimum operation of the unit without using the handset:
lThe Stop/Eject button stops playback when pressed – 'Stop' appears on the LCD monitor as confirmation.
When the playback is stopped, a further press of the Stop/Eject button ejects the DVD or CD from the DVD
console – 'Eject' appears on the LCD monitor as confirmation.
lThe Play/Pause button begins play of the DVD or CD when pressed – 'Play' appears on the LCD monitor as
confirmation.
During play, pressing the Play/Pause button temporarily pauses the play – 'Pause' appears on the LCD monitor
as confirmation. A second press of the Play/Pause button resumes the play.
lThe Speaker button switches the DVD or CD audio to play through the vehicle audio speakers system. When the
CD is selected on the ICE head unit in the fascia, pressing the button allows the DVD or CD audio to play through
the vehicle audio speakers – 'Speaker On' appears on the LCD monitor. A second press of the button prevents
the DVD or CD audio playing through the vehicle audio speakers – 'Speaker Off' appears on the LCD monitor.
NOTE: These functions are also available from buttons on the remote handset.
Two sockets are provided on the left hand side of the unit and one socket on the right hand side of the unit for the use
of headphones with the overhead console unit. This allows the three occupants of the 2nd row seats to listen to the
DVD output using headphones. Occupants of the 3rd row seats can also listen to the DVD output using headphones
connected into the two radio/headphone amplifier units.
The console has three Phono sockets which allow for the use of an auxiliary video unit or video games console to be
connected to the system and use the LCD monitor for display. The sockets are colour coded for correct auxiliary input
connection as follows:
lRED – Right channel audio input
lWHITE – Left channel audio input
lYELLOW – Video input.
A slot is provided on the right hand side of the console for insertion of a DVD or CD into the console unit. The DVD
or CD can be inserted into the slot with the label side facing upwards. The DVD or CD is ejected from the slot when
the Stop/Eject button is pressed.
When the LCD monitor is in the lowered position, an infra-red receiver is exposed and receives transmitted signals
from the remote control handset. The receiver is located adjacent to the status LED which is illuminated when the
system is active.
The DVD player in the overhead console has an auto eject feature to protect the DVD or CD in the unit from damage
due to excessive heat. The status LED will flash to alert the user to this condition. If the temperature exceeds 70°C
(158°F), the DVD system automatically ejects the DVD or CD and shuts down, preventing further operation. When
the temperature in the vehicle has returned to 64°C (147°F) or less, press the 'Power' button on the handset or open
the LCD monitor to switch on the system.
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Monitor
The LCD monitor is suited for use with the in-car DVD system because of its compact, lightweight design and low
power consumption. The LCD monitor is a highly sophisticated unit and should be treated with care. Observe the
following precautions when using or handling the LCD monitor.
lDo not press on the monitor, this can distort the picture and cause permanent damage to the LCD panel.
lClean the LCD panel with a damp soft cloth with a mild household detergent if necessary. DO NOT use solvents,
commercial cleaners or anti-static sprays.
lDo not use the LCD in temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 80°C (176°F). If the vehicle is used in a cold
climate or in direct sunlight in a warm climate, the LCD monitor may not function correctly outside of the
temperatures stated. The picture may not be clear. This will not cause permanent damage to the monitor and the
picture should return to normal once the temperature is within the operating range as stated.