Side Air Bag: Service and Repair

Side Air Curtain Module

Removal

1. WARNING:
- A RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) ONLY REQUIRES REPLACEMENT IF THE SYSTEM HAS INCURRED FIVE SEPARATE DEPLOYMENTS. AT NO TIME CHANGE THE RCM FOR LESS THAN FIVE SEPARATE DEPLOYMENTS.
- ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG MODULE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG MODULE WITH THE AIR BAG AND TRIM COVER POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- DO NOT SET A LIVE AIR BAG MODULE DOWN WITH THE TRIM COVER FACE DOWN. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- AFTER DEPLOYMENT, THE AIR BAG SURFACE CAN CONTAIN DEPOSITS OF SODIUM HYDROXIDE, A PRODUCT OF THE GAS GENERANT COMBUSTION THAT IS IRRITATING TO THE SKIN. WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTERWARDS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAG MODULE. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- AIR BAGS MODULES WITH DISCOLORED OR DAMAGE TRIM COVERS MUST BE REPLACED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- VEHICLE SENSOR ORIENTATION IS CRITICAL FOR CORRECT SYSTEM OPERATION. IF A VEHICLE EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR BAG SRS IS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION, INSPECT THE SENSOR MOUNTING BRACKET AND WIRING PIGTAIL FOR DEFORMATION. IF DAMAGED, REPLACE THE SENSOR WHETHER OR NOT THE AIR BAG IS DEPLOYED.
- TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SRS COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- ONLY CARRY OUT A SYSTEM TEST WITH THE AIR BAG MODULES FULLY INSTALLED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

NOTE:
- Repair is made by replacement only.
- Once the side air curtain module retaining straps have been detached the side air curtain module must be replaced.

Reposition the front seat backs to the maximum reclined position.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove both A-pillar trim panels.
4. Remove both B-pillar upper trim panels.
5. Remove both C-pillar trims.
6. Remove both sun visors.

7. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the sun visor retaining clip.
8. Remove the overhead console.

9. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Detach the rear passenger assist handle retaining screw covers.

10. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Detach the rear passenger assist handle.

11. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the rear passenger assist handle.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.

12. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Detach the front passenger assist handle retaining screw covers.

13. NOTE: Left-hand shown, right-hand similar.

Remove the front passenger assist handle.

14. Detach the head liner.

15. Disconnect the side air curtain module electrical connector.

16. NOTE: Make sure the retaining strap routing is noted before removal.

Remove the front retaining strap retaining bolt.

17. NOTE: Make sure the retaining strap routing is noted before removal.
Detach the front retaining strap.

18. NOTE: Make sure the retaining strap routing is noted before removal.

Remove the rear retaining strap retaining bolt.

19. NOTE: Make sure the retaining strap routing is noted before removal.

Detach the rear retaining strap.

20. Remove the side air curtain module retaining bolts.

21. Remove the side air curtain module.
- Remove the side air curtain canister retaining bolts.

Installation

1. WARNING:
- A RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE (RCM) ONLY REQUIRES REPLACEMENT IF THE SYSTEM HAS INCURRED FIVE SEPARATE DEPLOYMENTS. AT NO TIME CHANGE THE RCM FOR LESS THAN FIVE SEPARATE DEPLOYMENTS.
- ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REPAIRING AN AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) VEHICLE AND WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG MODULE. 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 AIR BAG SRS COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND WAIT ONE MINUTE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG MODULE WITH THE AIR BAG AND TRIM COVER POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. THIS WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAG MODULE. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- NEW NYLON THREAD FORMING INSERTS MUST BE USED EVER TIME THE SCREWS ARE REMOVED FROM THE SIDE AIR CURTAIN. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
- ONLY CARRY OUT A SYSTEM TEST WITH THE AIR BAG MODULES FULLY INSTALLED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

NOTE:
- Repair is made by replacement only.
- When installing a new air bag module, a prepaid return postcard is provided with the replacement air bag module. The serial number for the new part and the vehicle identification number (VIN) must be recorded and sent to Jaguar Cars Limited.
- Once the side air curtain module retaining straps have been detached the side air curtain module must be replaced.
- Make sure the side air curtain module is correctly located.
- Ensure the fill tube between the canister and the side air curtain is not twisted.
- Make sure the tethers are correctly routed.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Tighten to 9 Nm.

2. Tighten to 1 Nm.

3. Tighten to 9 Nm.

4. Tighten to 9 Nm.