Replacing the Passenger Airbag Module: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Volvo C70, 2001 Volvo C70, 2000 Volvo C70, 1999 Volvo C70, and 1998 Volvo C70. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Preparations

Fig 1: Identifying Ignition In Off Position And Disconnecting Negative Cable From Battery

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make a note of the anti-theft radio code.

ignition off.

disconnect the battery negative lead.

WARNING: During assembly, the ignition must be in position II. Then reconnect the battery negative lead according to Conclusion . Ensure that nobody is in the car when the battery is being connected.

Removing the glove compartment

Fig 2: Identifying Glove Compartment And Screws

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Remove:

6 Torx 20 screws for the glove compartment insert.
the cover for the CD-ROM reader. (Only cars equipped with RTI system).

Removing the ignition cable for the SRS airbag

Fig 3: Identifying Ignition Cable For SRS Airbag

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WARNING: The battery must not be connected when the SRS ignition cable connector is being removed or installed.

WARNING: Under no circumstances use an ohmmeter or other live measuring instrument to take readings on a disconnected, non-deployed airbag module. This could deploy the airbag.

Remove the SRS ignition cable from the side of the passenger airbag module.

NOTE: Take care when removing the SRS ignition cable. There is a risk of damage to the SRS ignition cable if not handled carefully.

Removing the screws for the SRS airbag

Fig 4: Identifying SRS-Airbag Screws

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Remove 3 M6 screws, 10 mm from the underside of the passenger airbag module.

When installing, torque tighten to 10 Nm .

Removing the ventilation and loudspeaker grilles

Fig 5: Removing Ventilation And Loudspeaker Grilles

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Remove the ventilation grilles by pulling the mounting bracket behind the grille with a hook.

Removing the panel

Fig 6: Identifying Panel Torx Screws

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Remove 11 Torx 20 screws for the panel.

CAUTION: If the panel with a non-deployed passenger airbag module is removed temporarily, it must be placed with the top facing upwards in a protected place.

Remove the climate control system by first removing the stereo. Then press out the climate control system from the inside.

Removing the SRS airbag from the panel

Fig 7: Identifying SRS Airbag Screws

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WARNING: Under no circumstances use an ohmmeter or other live measuring instrument to take readings on a disconnected, non-deployed airbag module. This could deploy the airbag.

CAUTION: Remove only the illustrated screws and nuts.

WARNING: The passenger airbag module must never be taken apart, repaired or moved to another vehicle. For handling of a replaced module, see Handling Replaced SRS Airbags/Seat Belt Tensioners .

Remove 6 M6 nuts, 10 mm from the passenger airbag module.

When installing, torque tighten to 10 Nm .