Seat Control Module 97.5 My - Aston Martin DB7 Workshop Manual

Electrics
Seat Control Module Removal/Replacement 97.5 MY
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Switch on the ignition and checi< that the airbag
warning lamp comes on when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes after approximately
six seconds indicating satisfactory completion of
the pretensioner and airbag system self tests.
Fit the front seat retaining screws ensuring a 1.2mm
gap between the screw heads and the slides. Power
the seat forward and refit the rear screws.
Caution: Centralise the rear fixing holes with the
body weld nuts prior to inserting the bolts.
Torque the rear screws to 25 Nm. Power the seat
backwards. Torque the front screws to 25 Nm.
Motor the seat through its full range of movement
to ensure correct operation.
6.6.08 Seat Control Module 97.5 MY
Removal
WARNING - Seat belt Pretensioners (if fitted):
To avoid the possibility of personal injury caused
by accidental deployment of the seat belt
pretensioner, disconnect the vehicle battery and
wait at least 10 minutes for all voltages to fully
discharge before working near the pretensioner
system. This covers the possibility of the normal
capacitor discharge circuits being inoperative and
failing to discharge the detonator capacitor when
instructed to do so.
1. Lower the door window and open the relevant
door. Disconnect the battery ground cableand wait
for 10 minutes if a pretensioner is fitted. Otherwise,
proceed immediately to step 2.
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Figure!. Seat ECU Removal
2. Loosen two nuts securing the seat ECU. Slide the
ECU to the left and remove it from the front of the
seat.
3. Disconnect two connectors from the ECU.
Replacement
1. Reconnect the two control module connectors. Fit
the seat control moduleand tighten thetwo securing
nuts.
3. Reconnect the battery ground and test for correct
operation of the seat controls.
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April 1997