Land Rover Defender: Side Airbag Module
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
WARNINGS:
- To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury, the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any airbag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) components. To deplete the backup power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait for 1 minute. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
- Do not probe the SRS electrical connectors.
NOTE:
- This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
- This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
1. Make the SRS safe.
2. Remove the front row seat head restraint.
3.
.png)
Release the seat backrest cover rear clip.
4.
.png)
- Remove the screw.
- Remove the side trim panel in the direction illustrated.
5.
.png)
Release the 2 wiring harness clips.
6.
NOTE: If equipped.
.png)
Disconnect the electrical connector from the heater element.
7.
NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.
.png)
Release the upper seat cushion tension strap.
8.
.png)
Release the 2 lower seat cushion tension straps.
9.
NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.
.png)
Release the 4 front row seat backrest clips.
10.
.png)
Remove the 2 side airbag nuts.
11.
.png)
- Reposition the cushion to get access to the electric connector.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the side airbag .
12.
.png)
Release the 2 blower motor clips.
13.
CAUTION: Note the installed position of the component(s) prior to removal.
.png)
Remove the side airbag.
INSTALLATION
1.
WARNING: Make sure that the airbag is correctly installed in to the seat cushion chute. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the airbag.
Install the side airbag.
2. Install the blower motor to the 2 clips.
3.
- Connect the electrical connector to the side airbag.
- Position the cushion in the correct location.
4.
- Install and tighten the 2 side airbag nuts.
Torque: 9Nm
5.
NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.
Install the 4 front row seat backrest clips.
6. Install the 2 lower seat cushion tension straps.
7.
NOTE: Repeat the step for the other side.
Install the upper seat cushion tension strap.
8.
NOTE: If equipped.
Connect the electrical connector to the heater element.
9. Install the 2 wiring harness clips.
10.
- Install the side trim panel.
- Install and tighten the screw.
11. Install the seat backrest cover rear clip.
12. Install the front row seat head restraint.
READ NEXT:
Frame and Mounting
Uni-Body, Subframe and Mounting System
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specification
NOTE:
Numbers with green background are a single use components.
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
COMPONENT TORQUE LOCATION
COMP
Thread Repair Insert
GENERAL PROCEDURES
CHECK
CAUTIONS:
If one hole/thread is damaged, all remaining holes/threads must have
a steel insert installed.
Make sure that the drill speed is not at maximum when repairing t
Steel Subframe Thread Repair Insert
GENERAL PROCEDURES
SPECIAL TOOL(S)
JLR-502-041
Steel Subframe Insert Kit
ACTIVATION
CAUTION:
Make sure that the drill speed is not at maximum when repairing the damaged
hole/thread. Use a suitable
e
SEE MORE:
Audio steering wheel controls
Make sure the relevant safety warnings
and cautions have been read and
understood before driving the vehicle.
Note: Customization of the audio steering
wheel controls can only be performed if
the vehicle is stationary and valet mode is
exited.
Note: If valet mode has been selected,
no customized a
Rear Air Reservoir Valve Block
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
PART(S)
REMOVAL
WARNING:
Residual air pressure may be present in the system. Take care when releasing air
line connectors.
CAUTION:
Before disconnecting any components, make sure the area is clean and free from
foreign material. When
disconnected all openings must be sea
