steering wheel RENAULT CLIO 1999 X65 / 2.G Air Bag And Seat Belts Workshop Manual

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GENERAL
•The programmed restraint system (SRP) limits
the force of the belt on the body.
MAB11197S
All operations on the air bag and pretensioner
systems must be carried out by qualified and trai-
ned personnel.
These safety features are complementary.
In the event of a frontal impact of sufficient
force:
•the front seat belts retain the driver and pas-
senger.
•The pretensioners tighten the front seat belts
in such a way that they flatten them against the
body.•The air bag cushions inflate :
- from the centre of the steering wheel to pro-
tect the driver’s head,
- from the dashboard to protect the front pas-
senger’s head (according to equipment).
96310-1S
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NOTE :
Vehicles fitted with front air bags are identified
by a sticker placed in the lower corners of the
windscreen on each side with the inscription "SRP
air bag" in the centre of the steering wheel and
on the dashboard (according to equipment).
Vehicles fitted with side air bags are identified by
a sticker placed in the lower corners of the winds-
creen on each side with the inscription"air bag"
on the side of the front seat backs (according to
equipment).
After each replacement of the windscreen, re-
member to apply the stickers mentioning that the
vehicle is fitted with air bags.
All of these stickers are available in a kit part num-
ber: 77 01 205 442.
15132R
In the event of a side impact of sufficient force,
the corresponding side air bag (on the impact
side) inflates on the door side, to protect the head
and thorax of the seat occupant.
IMPORTANT:
• Do not put covers on the front seats.
• Do not put anything in the way which will ob-
struct inflation of the air bags.
• In the event of work being carried out on the
vehicle sill (on the side impact sensor, on the
bodywork, on the seat belt inertia reel,...), the
air bag unit must be locked using the fault
finding tool.
• Any operation involving removal and refitting
of the seat trim on a seat back fitted with a
side air bag, must not be carried out for the
time being.
In case of a fault on the air bag cushion or follo-
wing its inflation, the whole seat must be repla-
ced following the specific Parts Department or-
der procedure .
Reminder : for vehicles fitted with self contained
side air bags, refer to Technical Note 3064A.
IMPORTANT : the pyrotechnic systems (pretensio-
ners, front and side air bags) must be checked
using a fault finding tool :
- following an accident in which the air bags
did not inflate,
- following a theft or attempted theft of the ve-
hicle,
- before selling a second hand vehicle.
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SEAT BELTS
When the pretensioners are triggered one or both
of the front seat belts must systematically be re-
placed if it was fastened when pretensioning took
place (the seat belt must be replaced if there are
any doubts about whether it was worn).
The physical forces applied to the catch affect the
inertia reel and may damage the reel mechanism.
DRIVER’S AIR BAG
Description
It is located in the steering wheel cushion.
14035S
It comprises :
- an inflatable bag,
- a pyrotechnic gas generator and ignition
module.
These components cannot be separated.
96310-1S
In order to work, the inflatable bag tears through
the steering wheel cover.
NOTE : this system is operational after the ignition
has been switched on.
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IMPORTANT : before removing the air bag cus-
hion, lock the computer using the fault finding
tool.
When this operation is activated, all the trigge-
ring lines are inhibited, the air bag warning light
on the instrument panel is illuminated
Removal
IMPORTANT:The pyrotechnic systems (pretensio-
ners or air bags) must not be handled when near a
heat source or a flame because there is a risk that
the system will be triggered.
IMPORTANT : When removing the steering wheel,
the air bag connector must be disconnected (D)
(see below).
The air bag is fitted with a connector which short
circuits when it is disconnected to avoid incorrect
triggering .
Remove the air bag cushion by its two torx bolts
located behind the steering wheel and disconnect
its connector (D).
14036R1
IMPORTANT : before scrapping an untriggered air
bag module, it
MUST be destroyed in accordance
with the method described in the "Destruction
Procedure" section
Refitting
Reconnect the air bag cushion and mount it to
the steering wheel (tightening torque : 0.5
daN.m).
NOTE :press the connector in firmly on the cus-
hion side (D) (strong clipping system).
IMPORTANT : after refitting everything,carry out
a check using the fault finding tool .
Unlock the computer if everything is correct,
otherwise see the"Fault Finding" section.
REMINDER: the computer in these vehicles can wi-
thstand several triggerings. Therefore, it does not
have to be replaced after every triggering of the
air bag(s) or pretensioners (see "Computer" sec-
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IMPORTANT : before removing the air bag cus-
hion, lock the computer using the fault finding
tool.
When this operation is activated, all the trigge-
ring lines are inhibited, the air bag warning light
on the instrument panel is illuminated.
ROTARY SWITCH
The rotary switch ensures the electrical connec-
tion between the steering column and the stee-
ring wheel.
It consists of a strip with two conducting tracks
(air bag) of which the length is long enough to al-
low 2.5 turns of the steering wheel (full lock plus
safety) for each side.
Removal
IMPORTANT:The pyrotechnic systems (pretensio-
ners or air bags) must not be handled when near a
heat source or a flame because there is a risk that
the system will be triggered.
IMPORTANT : When removing the steering wheel,
the air bag connector must be disconnected (D)
(see below). The air bag is fitted with a connector
which short circuits when it is disconnected to
avoid incorrect triggering .
14036R1
Remove :
- the air bag cushion by its two torx bolts located
behind the steering wheel and disconnect its
connector (D).
- the steering wheel bolt,
- the steering wheel after positioning the wheels
straight,
- the half cowlings (three bolts).
Disconnect the stalks (windscreen wipers and
lights) and the rotary switch connector.
Before removing the assembly, the rotary switch
position must be noted:
- by ensuring that the wheels are straight during
removal in order to position the length of the
strip in the centre ,
- by checking that the mark "0" is correctly posi-
tioned opposite the fixed index (E).
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Refitting
Ensure that the wheels are still straight.
Check that the mark "0" on the rotary switch is
correctly positioned opposite the fixed index (E).
IMPORTANT: If these procedures are not correctly
observed the systems may not operate correctly
or may be accidentally triggered.
Engage the assembly on the steering column and
connect the different connectors.
Carry out the rest of the refitting and only lock
bolt (C) once the two half cowlings have been re-
fitted, to position the stalks in alignment with the
instrument panel and the dashboard.
This operation is made easier by a cut-out giving
access to the bolt (C) in the lower half cowling.
Change the steering wheel bolt after each remo-
val (pre-bonded bolt) and observe its tightening
torque (4.5 daN.m).
Reconnect the air bag cushion and fix it to the
steering wheel (tightening torque : 0.5 daN.m).
NOTE : press the connector in firmly on the cus-
hion side(D) (strong clipping system).
IMPORTANT
• To avoid damaging the rotary switch under the
steering wheel, the fixed position of the stee-
ring wheel must be maintained during the ope-
ration.
• If there is any doubt about whether the stee-
ring wheel is correctly centred, it must be remo-
ved for verification.
• In the event of an operation to remove the
steering, engine, transmission components etc,
where the steering rack and steering column
have to be separated, the steering wheel must
be immobilised using a "steering wheel
locking" tool.
IMPORTANT : after refitting every thing, carry out
a check using the fault finding tool.
Unlock the computer if everything is correct,
otherwise see the"Fault Finding" section.
PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE
Description
It is mounted in the dashboard opposite the front
passenger.
14091-1S
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It consists of:
- an inflatable cushion,
- a pyrotechnic gas generator and ignition mo-
dule.
98124S
The air bag module components cannot be sepa-
rated.
NOTE : this system is operational when the igni-
tion has been switched on.
Accessing the ignition module
To access the ignition module of the passenger air
bag module, the upper part of the dashboard
must be removed.
Important, if the vehicle is fitted with a red
connector with lugs, see the recommendations on
the following page.
REMINDER: the ignition module check for the mo-
dule must be carried out using the
XRBAG as des-
cribed in the "Fault Finding" section.Removal
IMPORTANT:The pyrotechnic systems (pretensio-
ners or air bags) must not be handled when near a
heat source or a flame because there is a risk that
the system will be triggered.
IMPORTANT : Before removing a passenger air
bag module, lock the computer using the fault
finding tool.
When this operation is activated, all of the trigge-
ring lines are inhibited, the air bag warning light
on the instrument panel is illuminated.
To remove the passenger air bag module the up-
per part of the dashboard must be removed.
Remove:
- the windscreen pillar trim sections,
- the half cowlings under the steering wheel
- the mounting bolts on the upper part of the
dashboard and release it (for more details see
"section 83 in MR 337").
Disconnect the ignition module.
The passenger air bag module is mounted by six
bolts.
14092R1
IMPORTANT : In the event that the passenger air
bag module should be triggered, the deforma-
tion of the mountings (microcracks) means the
metal dashboard support beam must be replaced.
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Reconnect the computer and the air bag cushion ignition module, then switch on
the ignition. Erase the computer memory, then switch off the ignition. Carry out a
check again using the fault finding tool and, in the absence of a fault, unlock the
computer. Destroy the air bag if there has been a replacement (tool ELE. 1287).
AFTER REPAIR
Driver’s front air bag
CC : Short circuit
CO : Open circuit
CC.1 : Short circuit to 12 volts
CC.0 : Short circuit to earthDF003
present
NOTESNever carry out measurements on the triggering lines with equipment other than
the XRBAG.
NoneNOTES CO - CC
Lock the computer using the command on the fault finding tool.
Switch off the ignition and remove the 2 steering wheel boss mounting bolts.
Check that it is connected correctly.
Disconnect the steering wheel boss and attach a dummy ignition module to the ignition module
connector. Switch on the ignition and carry out a check using the fault finding tool.
Replace the air bag cushion if the fault has been memorised (fault no longer declared present).
The XRBAG must be used to measure resistance at point C2 of the driver’s air bag circuit.
If the value obtained is not correct, replace the rotary switch under the steering wheel.
Reconnect the rotary switch under the steering wheel, disconnect the computer connector and fit the 30
track B40 adaptor.
The XRBAG must be used to measure resistance on adaptor cable A .
If the value obtained is not correct,
check the connections on the 30 track connector (tracks 10 and 11)
and replace the wiring if necessary.
If there is no evidence of a fault after these checks have been carried out, check on the air bag computer
base for the 5 shunt opening pins for the 30 track connector.
Check the condition of the computer connections
Check the condition of the 30 track connector (locking system, ...).
With the ignition switched off, disconnect then reconnect the rotary switch connector under the steering
wheel.
Repair the connections if the fault has just been memorised (fault no longer declared present).
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Reconnect the computer and the air bag cushion ignition module, then switch on the
ignition. Erase the computer memory, then switch off the ignition. Carry out a check again
using the fault finding tool and, in the absence of a fault, unlock the computer. Destroy the
air bag if there has been a replacement (tool ELE. 1287).
AFTER REPAIR
DF003
present
CONT
NoneNOTES CC.1 - CC.0
Lock the computer using the command on the fault finding tool.
Switch off the ignition and remove the two steering wheel boss mounting bolts.
Check the condition of the trigger cable.
The XRBAG must be used for insulation measurement appropriate to the type of fault at point C2 of the
driver’s front air bag circuit.
If the value obtained is not correct, replace the rotary switch under the steering wheel.
Reconnect the rotary switch under the steering wheel, disconnect the computer connector and fit the 30
track B40 adaptor.
The XRBAG must be used for insulation measurement appropriate to the type of fault on adaptor cable
A .
If the value obtained is not correct, check the connections on the 30 track connector (tracks 10 and 11)
and replace the wiring if necessary
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Reconnect the computer and the air bag cushion ignition module, then switch on the
ignition again. Erase the computer memory, then switch off the ignition. Carry out a check
using the fault finding tool and, in the absence of a fault , unlock the computer. Destroy
the air bag if there has been a replacement (tool ELE 1287).
AFTER REPAIR
Driver’s front air bag circuit
CC : Short circuit
CO : Open circuit
CC.1 : Short circuit to 12 volts
CC.0 : Short circuit to earthDF003
present
NOTESNever carry out measuring operations on the trigger lines with equipment other
than the XRBAG.
NoneNOTES CO - CC
Lock the computer using the fault finding tool command.
Switch off the ignition and remove the two steering wheel boss mounting bolts.
Check that it is correctly connected.
Disconnect the steering wheel boss and connect a dummy ignition module to the ignition module
connector.
Switch on the ignition and carry out a check using the fault finding tool.
Replace the air bag if the fault has been memorised (fault no longer declared present).
The XRBAG must be used to measure resistance at point C2 of the driver’s air bag circuit.
If the value obtained is not correct, replace the rotary switch under the steering wheel.
Reconnect the rotary switch under the steering wheel, disconnect the computer connector and fit the 50
track B50 adaptor.
The XRBAG must be used to measure resistance on adaptor cable C .
If the value obtained is not correct,
check the connections on the 50 track connector (tracks 10 and 11)
and replace the wiring if necessary.
If there is no evidence of a fault after these checks have been carried out, check on the air bag computer
base for the 7 shunt opening pins for the 50 track connector.
Check the condition of the computer connections
Check the condition of the 50 track connector (locking system).
With the ignition switched off, disconnect then reconnect the rotary switch connector under the steering
wheel.
Repair the connections if the fault has just been memorised (fault no longer declared present)
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