Air Bags

Air Bags (SRS)

Note: Removal and replacement of all SRS installations should only be carried out by suitably trained Jaguar personnel.

The following procedures and precautions must be adhered to while handling, installing and testing airbag modules. Failure to adhere to these procedures could cause the airbag to inadvertently deploy, with the potential of personal injury.

The procedures and precautionary guidelines conform to the 'Handling & Storage The Explosives Act of l875 & 1923' and to 'Health & Safety at Work Act' of 1974, or local guidelines as appropriate.

The electrically activated airbag module contains sodium azide and sodium nitrate which are poisonous and extremely flammable substances.

Their contact with acid, water or heavy metals may produce harmful and irritating gases or combustible compounds. The airbag module is non - serviceable and must not be dismantled, punctured, incinerated or welded.

WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS TO THE AIRBAG MODULE.

Never measure the resistance of the airbag module, as this may cause the airbag to deploy. Suspect modules must be returned to Jaguar Cars Ltd. or their importer for replacement.

Tampering or mishandling can result in personal injury.

Keep away from heat, sparks and open flames. Do not store at temperatures exceeding 93 degrees C (200 degrees F).

Keep away from electrical equipment as electrical contact may cause ignition.

Do not drop or impact airbag module.

Always position module 'cover up'.

Ensure that the connector is protected to prevent damage.

Store modules in a secure lockable cabinet.

Never position projectile material over the undeployed airbag as this can cause injury in the event of inadvertent deployment.

Do not wrap arms around module when carrying and always carry module with cover and vents facing away from body to avoid personal injury in the event of inadvertent deployment.

Never carry airbag module by wires or the connector.

Do not store airbag module near live electrical equipment or circuitry. Store in a dry environment at ambient temperatures. Store in compliance with all local state and federal regulations.

Good housekeeping and engineering practices should be employed to prevent the generation and accumulation of dusts.

Driver And Passenger Airbag Modules Assembly/Removal/Service Instructions.

Note: Before starting work, ensure ignition switch is in 'lock' position, key is removed and negative terminal cable is disconnected from the battery.

WARNING: SRS (AIRBAG) WARNING LABELS MUST BE RENEWED IF DAMAGED OR THEIR REMOVAL IS REQUIRED DURING THE REPAIR OR REFINISH OPERATIONS. FOR PART NUMBERS, SEE THE RELEVANT VEHICLE'S PARTS CATALOG.

As the airbag is equipped with a back up power source and due to the risk of airbag being inadvertently deployed, wait one minute or longer before starting work

Disconnecting the battery cancels the memory for clock, radio, seats, mirrors, steering column and any other components using battery power. Reset memory after work is completed.

After work is completed, reconnect battery and perform warning light check, see diagnostic manual.

Never use airbags from other vehicles, always use new parts. Never use electrical probes to check voltage or electrical resistance.

Disconnect the airbag before carrying out any work on, or in the vicinity of module, or when using electric welding equipment.

Always ensure that battery negative has been disconnected for one minute or longer before commencing any removal procedure.

Disposal; see:
- Workshop Manual or Vehicle Service Manual (as applicable).
- Service Development Communications SDBE 073 dated June 1992 and SDBE 076 dated October 1992.
- Technical Bulletin no 13-13 dated 9/95
- Technical Bulletin 100-NN dated 6/97