Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Jaguar XE and 2017 Jaguar XE. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Always wear safety glasses when repairing an airbag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) vehicle and when handling an airbag.
Never probe the connectors on the airbag. Doing so may result in airbag deployment. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any airbag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) components. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the startup battery ground cable and wait one minute. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
Make sure that the airbag wiring harness is routed correctly, failure to follow this instruction could cause a faulty airbag.

NOTE: This procedure shows North American Specification (NAS) and non NAS varriants.

All vehicles

Make sure the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) safe.
Refer to: Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Health and Safety Precautions .
Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
Rotate the steering wheel.
NOTE: Gentle pressure applied to the air bag towards the instrument panel aids release.
NOTE: Gentle pressure applied to the air bag towards the instrument panel aids release.
Rotate the steering wheel.

Non NAS vehicles
CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the wiring harnesses.

NOTE: Make a note of the orientation of the wiring harness to aid installation.

Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the driver airbag.

NAS vehicles
CAUTION: Take extra care not to damage the wiring harnesses.

NOTE: Make a note of the orientation of the wiring harness to aid installation.