Renault Clio Workshop Repair Manual page 21

Removal
The pyrotechnic systems (pretensio-
IMPORTANT:
ners or air bags) must not be handled when near a
heat source or a flame because there is a risk that
the system will be triggered.
When removing the steering wheel,
IMPORTANT :
the air bag connector must be disconnected (D)
(see below).
The air bag is fitted with a connector which short
circuits when it is disconnected to avoid incorrect
triggering .
before removing the air bag cus-
IMPORTANT :
hion, lock the computer using the fault finding
tool.
When this operation is activated, all the trigge-
ring lines are inhibited, the air bag warning light
on the instrument panel is illuminated
Remove the air bag cushion by its two torx bolts
located behind the steering wheel and disconnect
its connector (D).
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before scrapping an untriggered air
IMPORTANT :
bag module, it be destroyed in accordance
MUST
with the method described in the "Destruction
Procedure" section
Air bags and seat belt pretensioners
WIRING
Refitting
Reconnect the air bag cushion and mount it to
the steering wheel (tightening torque : 0.5
daN.m).
press the connector in firmly on the cus-
NOTE :
hion side (D) (strong clipping system).
IMPORTANT :
a check using the fault finding tool .
Unlock the computer if everything is correct,
otherwise see the"Fault Finding" section.
REMINDER:
thstand several triggerings. Therefore, it does not
have to be replaced after every triggering of the
air bag(s) or pretensioners (see "Computer" sec-
tion).
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after refitting everything,carry out
the computer in these vehicles can wi-
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