Warning: Procedures for removal and refitting of the driver’s side airbag module
and rotary coupler are given in Chapter 10, Sections 18 and 19 respectively. Those
procedures are provided solely to allow removal and refitting of the steering wheel
and associated components as part of a normal repair operation. Do not attempt
to carry out any other work whatsoever on the airbag supplementary restraint system
components. Any diagnosis or repair necessary, must be carried out by a Rover dealer.
Bonnet switch
Removal
10 Open the bonnet and disconnect the in-
line wiring connector to the switch.
11 Compress the retaining clips and
withdraw the bonnet switch from the
mounting panel.
Refitting
12 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
26 Airbag supplementary
restraint system -
general information
Later models are fitted with a driver’s
airbag, which is designed to prevent serious
chest and head injuries to the driver during an
accident. A similar bag for the front seat
passenger is also available. The two crash
sensors which detect frontal impact are
located on either side of the engine
compartment while the electronic control unit
for the airbag is located in the passenger
compartment in front of the centre console.
The airbag is inflated by an igniter, which
forces the bag out of the module cover in the
centre of the steering wheel, or out of a cover
on the passenger’s side of the facia. A rotary
coupler behind the steering wheel at the top
of the steering column, ensures that a good
electrical connection is maintained with the
airbag at all times as the steering wheel is
turned in each direction.
12•18 Body electrical system
25.3 Anti-theft alarm siren unit location
1 Screw caps
2 Windscreen finisher
retaining screws
3 Rubber sealing strip
4 Plenum moulding
5 Wiring multiplug
6 Siren unit retaining screws
7 Siren unit
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