SRS Safety Equipment: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: The car has pyrotechnical airbags and seat belt tensioners. The components in the SRS system must be treated very carefully during repair.

This is to help prevent:

Personal injury when carrying out repairs
Damage to or malfunction of the SRS system.

The SRS system must always be worked on by a qualified workshop.

NOTE: See the relevant section for further information about safety and repair of the SRS system.

1. Steering wheel module

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Wheel Module

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The steering wheel module is unlocked in two stages.

When working on the steering wheel, steering shaft or steering gear, certain operations must be carried out according to the methods for working on the steering wheel module.

2. Passenger module

Fig 2: Identifying Passenger Airbag Module

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The passenger airbag module is unlocked in two stages.

3a - c SIPS module (Side Impact Protection System)

Fig 3: Identifying Side Airbags

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3a. There are side airbags in both the front seats.

3b. The sensors are located in the B and C-posts.

3c. The sensors are located in the B posts.

Fig 4: Locating Sensors In B And C Posts

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Fig 5: Locating Sensors In B Posts

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4a - e Seat belts and seat belt tensioners

Fig 6: Locating Seat Belt Tensioners

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NOTE: The following models have pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners:

850 1994 -

S/V 70 Front

S/V 40 Front

All seat belts are equipped with pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners.

Fig 7: Identifying Pyrotechnical Seat Belt Tensioners

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Fig 8: Identifying Rear Seat Belts

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Fig 9: Front Seat Belt (Inertia) Reel

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Fig 10: Identifying Rear Seat Belt (Inertia) Reel

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5a. IC, Inflatable Curtain

Fig 11: Identifying Inflatable Curtain

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The curtain consists of two inflatable protective curtains located in the edges of the roof on each side of the car.

The curtain shields the upper section of the car interior, from the A to the C-posts.

Fig 12: Curtain Shields On Upper Section Of Car Interior

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6. WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System)

Fig 13: Identifying Whiplash Protection Mechanism

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Applies to all car models from 1999- inclusive

The front seats have the WHIPS function. The aim of WHIPS is to minimize the risk of whiplash injuries in the event of a collision.

The system is completely mechanical and is integrated into the seats.

7. SRS control module

Fig 14: Identifying SRS Control Module

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NOTE: Never install car accessories on or near the SRS control module.

The SRS control module is located between the parking brake and the gear selector lever in the center console.

8a - b ROPS module (Roll Over Protection System)

Fig 15: Identifying Roll Over Protection System (1 Of 2)

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ROPS is a mechanical safety system where two roll-over bars deploy automatically if the car rolls over. These are located behind the rear head restraints.

Fig 16: Identifying Roll Over Protection System (2 Of 2)

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