airbag RENAULT TWINGO 2009 2.G Electrical Equipment Owner's Guide
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88C-11
AIR BAG AND PRETENSIONERS
Front (chest-level) side airbag: Removal - Refitting
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG, and REAR AIRBAG 01
88C
The front chest airbag is fixed to the lower section of
the seatback of each front seat on the door side.
When it is deployed, the inflatable bag tears the modu-
le cover and the foam and detaches the trim.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 411, 02A, Lifting equip-
ment).
aLock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool
(see Fault finding - Replacement of components)
(MR 413, 88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
aDisconnect the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery:
Removal - Refitting, page 80A-2) .
aRemove:
-the complete front seat (see Complete front seat:
Removal - Refitting) (MR 412, 75A, Front seat fra-
mes and runners),-the front seat seatback trim (see Front seatback
trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412, 77A, Front
seat trim). Equipment required
Diagnostic tool
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and ope-
ration recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 88C, Air bag and Pretensioners, Air-
bag and pretensioners: Precautions for the
repair, page 88C-1) .
IMPORTANT
To prevent any accidental triggering whilst wor-
king on or near a pyrotechnic component (air-
bags or pretensioners), lock the airbag computer
using the Diagnostic tool.
When this function is activated, all the trigger
lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on
the instrument panel lights up continuously (igni-
tion on).
IMPORTANT
Never handle the pyrotechnic systems (preten-
sioners or airbags) near to a source of heat or
naked flame - they may be triggered.
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88C-12
AIR BAG AND PRETENSIONERS
Front (chest-level) side airbag: Removal - Refitting
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG, and REAR AIRBAG 01
88C
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aMark the routing of the side airbag wiring.
aUnlock the connector (1) from the front side chest-le-
vel airbag at (4) .
aDisconnect the connector (1) from the front side
chest-level airbag.
aRemove:
-the rivet (2) from the front side chest-level airbag
(see Riveted connection: Description) (MR 400,
40A, General information, Riveted connection:
Description),-the front side chest-level airbag (3) lifting it by
15mm then moving it away from the seat.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aAlways replace:
-the front side chest-level airbag,
-the front side chest-level airbag rivet,
a
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-a new front side chest-level airbag,
-a new rivet (see Riveted connection: Descrip-
tion) (MR 400, 40A, General information, Riveted
connection: Description).
aFit the wiring in the position marked during the remo-
val operation.
aConnect the front side chest-level airbag connector.
aLock the front side chest-level airbag connector.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the front seat seatback trim (see Front seatback
trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412, 77A, Front
seat trim),
-the complete front seat (see Complete front seat:
Removal - Refitting) (MR 412, 75A, Front seat fra-
mes and runners).
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IMPORTANT
After a seat belt pyrotechnic component is trigge-
red, it is essential to replace certain par ts.
(see 88C, Air bag and Pretensioners, Airbag
and pretensioner s: Precautions for the repair,
page 88C-1) .
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88C-13
AIR BAG AND PRETENSIONERS
Front (chest-level) side airbag: Removal - Refitting
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG, and REAR AIRBAG 01
88C
aConnect the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 80A-2) .
aUnlock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic
tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of compo-
nents) (MR 413, 88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
(see 88C, Air bag and Pretensioners, Airbags
and pretensioners: Recycling - Destruction,
page 88C-2) . IMPORTANT
To prevent the pyrotechnic components from
being permanently deactivated or triggered (air-
bags or pretensioners), check the airbag compu-
ter using the Diagnostic tool
IMPORTANT
To eliminate the risk of any accident, do not
reuse pyrotechnic components.
It is essential to destroy pretensioners or airbags
before scrapping a vehicle or a part only.
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88C-14
AIR BAG AND PRETENSIONERS
Side curtain airbag: Removal - Refitting
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG, and REAR AIRBAG 01
88C
The side curtain airbag is mounted behind the headli-
ning.
The airbag detaches the headlining when it inflates.
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
a
aLock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool
(see Fault finding - Replacement of components)
(MR 413, 88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
aDisconnect the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery:
Removal - Refitting, page 80A-2) .
aRemove:
-the front seat belt upper bolt (see Front seat belt:
Removal - Refitting) (MR 412, 59A, Safety equip-
ment),-the rear seat belt upper bolt (see Rear seat belt:
Removal - Refitting) (MR 412, 59A, Safety equip-
ment),
-the sun visors (see Sun visor: Removal - Refit-
ting) (MR 412, 57A, Interior equipment),
-the interior rear-view mirror covers (see Interior
rear-view mirror: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412,
57A, Interior equipment),
-the A-pillar trims (see Windscreen pillar trim: Re-
moval - Refitting) (MR 412, 71A, Body internal
trim),
-the rear parcel shelf side trims (see Rear parcel
shelf side trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412,
71A, Body internal trim),
-the rear panel trims (see Rear panel lining: Re-
moval - Refitting) (MR 412, 71A, Body internal
trim),
-the rear quarter panel trims (see Quarter panel
trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412, 71A, Body in-
ternal trim),
-the B-pillar upper trims (see B-pillar upper trim:
Removal - Refitting) (MR 412, 71A, Body internal
trim),
-the headlining (see Headlining: Removal - Refit-
ting) (MR 412, 71A, Body internal trim). Equipment required
Diagnostic tool
Tightening torquesm
curtain airbag bolt8 Nm
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and ope-
ration recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 88C, Air bag and Pretensioners, Air-
bag and pretensioners: Precautions for the
repair, page 88C-1) .
IMPORTANT
To prevent any accidental triggering whilst wor-
king on or near a pyrotechnic component (air-
bags or pretensioners), lock the airbag computer
using the Diagnostic tool.
When this function is activated, all the trigger
lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on
the instrument panel lights up continuously (igni-
tion on).
IMPORTANT
Never handle the pyrotechnic systems (preten-
sioners or airbags) near to a source of heat or
naked flame - they may be triggered.
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88C-15
AIR BAG AND PRETENSIONERS
Side curtain airbag: Removal - Refitting
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG, and REAR AIRBAG 01
88C
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
aUnlock the connector (1) from the curtain side airbag
at (2) .
aRemove:
-the plastic clips (3) with a pair of unclipping pliers,
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88C-16
AIR BAG AND PRETENSIONERS
Side curtain airbag: Removal - Refitting
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG, and REAR AIRBAG 01
88C
-the curtain side airbag retaining clips (4) using a
small flat-blade screwdriver.
aRemove:
-the curtain side airbag bolt (5) ,
-the curtain side airbag at (6) .
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION
aAlways replace:
-the curtain side airbag,
-the curtain side airbag bolt,
-the front seat belt upper bolt.
a
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit:
-the new curtain side airbag,-the new curtain side airbag bolt.
aTighten to torque the curtain airbag bolt (8 Nm).
aRefit:
-the curtain side airbag retaining clips,
-the plastic clips.
aConnect the curtain airbag connector.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit:
-the headlining (see Headlining: Removal - Refit-
ting) (MR 412, 71A, Body internal trim),
-the B-pillar upper trims (see B-pillar upper trim:
Removal - Refitting) (MR 412, 71A, Body internal
trim),
-the rear quarter panel trims (see Quarter panel
trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412, 71A, Body in-
ternal trim),
-the rear panel trims (see Rear panel lining: Re-
moval - Refitting) (MR 412, 71A, Body internal
trim),
-the rear parcel shelf side trims (see Rear parcel
shelf side trim: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412,
71A, Body internal trim),
-the A-pillar trims (see Windscreen pillar trim: Re-
moval - Refitting) (MR 412, 71A, Body internal
trim),
-the interior rear-view mirror covers (see Interior
rear-view mirror: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412,
57A, Interior equipment),
-the sun visors (see Sun visor: Removal - Refit-
ting) (MR 412, 57A, Interior equipment),
-the rear seat belt upper bolt (see Rear seat belt:
Removal - Refitting) (MR 412, 59A, Safety equip-
ment),
-the front seat belt upper bolt (see Front seat belt:
Removal - Refitting) (MR 412, 59A, Safety equip-
ment).
aConnect the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 80A-2) .
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IMPORTANT
After a seat belt pyrotechnic component is trigge-
red, it is essential to replace certain parts.
(see 88C, Air bag and Pretensioners, Airbag
and pretensioners: Precautions for the repair,
page 88C-1) .
IMPORTANT
To prevent the pyrotechnic components from
being per manently deactivated or triggered (air-
bags or pretensioners), check the airbag compu-
ter using the Dia gnostic tool
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88C-17
AIR BAG AND PRETENSIONERS
Side curtain airbag: Removal - Refitting
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG, and REAR AIRBAG 01
88C
aUnlock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic
tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of compo-
nents) (MR 413, 88C, Airbags and pretensioners).
(see 88C, Air bag and Pretensioners, Airbags
and pretensioners: Recycling - Destruction,
page 88C-2) . IMPORTANT
To eliminate the risk of any accident, do not
reuse pyrotechnic components.
It is essential to destroy pretensioners or airbags
before scrapping a vehicle or a part only.
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88C-18
AIR BAG AND PRETENSIONERS
Side impact sensor: Removal - Refitting
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG, and REAR AIRBAG 01
88C
REMOVAL
I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION
aPosition the vehicle on a two-post lift (see Vehicle:
Towing and lifting) (MR 411, 02A, Lifting equip-
ment).
aLock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic tool
(see Fault finding - Replacement of components)
(MR 413, 88C, Airbags and seat belt pretensioners).
aDisconnect the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery:
Removal - Refitting, page 80A-2) .
aRemove the complete front seat (see Complete
front seat: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412, 75A,
Front seat frames and runners).Equipment required
Diagnostic tool
Tightening torquesm
impact sensor bolt8 Nm
IMPORTANT
Consult the safety and cleanliness advice and ope-
ration recommendations before carrying out any
repair (see 88C, Air bag and Pretensioners, Air-
bag and pretensioners: Precautions for the
repair, page 88C-1) .
IMPORTANT
To prevent any accidental triggering whilst wor-
king on or near a pyrotechnic component (air-
bags or pretensioners), lock the airbag computer
using the Diagnostic tool.
When this function is activated, all the trigger
lines are inhibited and the airbag warning light on
the instrument panel lights up continuously (igni-
tion on).
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88C-19
AIR BAG AND PRETENSIONERS
Side impact sensor: Removal - Refitting
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG, and REAR AIRBAG 01
88C
II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART
CONCERNED
a
aDisconnect the impact sensor connector (4) .aUndo the impact sensor bolt by six turns (1) .
aPress at (2) on the impact sensor bolt (1) , in order to
release the bolt cage (3) .
aSlide the impact sensor towards the rear of the vehi-
cle.
aRemove the impact sensor with the bolt and the bolt
cage.
REFITTING
I - REFITTING PREPARATIONS OPERATION
aAlways replace the side impact sensors.
II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART
CONCERNED
aRefit the new impact sensor.
aSlide the impact sensor towards the front of the vehi-
cle.
aTorque tighten the impact sensor bolt (8 Nm ).
aConnect the impact sensor connector.
III - FINAL OPERATION.
aRefit the complete front seat (see Complete front
seat: Removal - Refitting) (MR 412, 75A, Front
seat frames and runners).
aConnect the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery: Re-
moval - Refitting, page 80A-2) .121815
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Note:
It is not necessary to remove the front door sill
lining.
Note:
The impact sensor bolt cage is not fixed to the
body
Do not remove the impact sensor bolt.
IMPORTANT
To prevent the pyrotechnic components from
being per manently deactivated or triggered (air-
bags or pretensioners), check the airbag compu-
ter using the Dia gnostic tool
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88C-20
AIR BAG AND PRETENSIONERS
Side impact sensor: Removal - Refitting
FRONT SIDE AIRBAG, and REAR AIRBAG 01
88C
aUnlock the airbag computer using the Diagnostic
tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of compo-
nents) (MR 413, 88C, Airbags and seat belt preten-
sioners).
Note:
These sensors do not require programming with
the Diagnostic tool.