Driver, Passenger & Seat Module - Replacing: Other

Driver, Passenger & Seat Module - Replacing: Other Volvo S60 I

After a collision in which the SRS system has been deployed

Note. First read the instructions for reusing the safety products according to Supplemental Restraint System Module (SRS), reuse .

Airbag driver's side (SRS), replacing

See: «Airbag driver, s side (SRS), replacing (3 spoke steering wheel)»(ref-415382-S21734320642011081500000) .

Airbag passenger (SRS), replacing

See: «Airbag passenger (SRS), replacing»(ref-415382-S19602088732011081500000) .

Airbag module seat (SIPS), replacing

Note. The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparations

Lean the backrest on the seat forwards. Applies only to power seats.

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Scheme 217: Preparations

Remove the battery lead. See Battery, disconnecting .

For more information about storing airbags, see Handling non-deployed SRS-components .

To prevent electric static discharge problems

When removing a seat with a seat airbag module (SIPS) from the vehicle, the seat must be grounded. This is due to the danger of static electricity.

Detach the chair from its screwed joint. Do not lift the seat out of the vehicle yet.

Strip a long cable at both ends. Secure one end to the rear mounting on the chair. Secure the other end in the vehicle or in the car hoist.

Removing seat airbag modules (SIPS)

Remove the seat from the vehicle. See Removing the front seat (-2004) or Front seat, replacing (2005-).

Release the tension in the lumbar support.

Remove

the lumbar support knob. See «Lumbar support backrest cushion, replacing»(ref-445635-S14943503792012010600000) (-2004) or «Lumbar support backrest cushion, replacing»(ref-445635-S14013700852012010600000) (2005-)
the side piece by pulling it straight out
the backrest adjustment knob. This applies only to manual seats
the 5 half moon clips from the bottom of the backrest.

Remove the upholstery up to the first lateral channel. There are 2 half moon clips on each front-rear channel.

Remove 3 half moon clips from the first lateral channel.

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Remove another half moon clip from each side of the front-rear channels up to the upper front-rear channel.

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Remove the 2 elastic attachments on the inside/reverse of the backrest.

Pull up the backrest upholstery.

Bend out and expose the protective pad on the side where the airbag is located.

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Remove the 2 screws holding the airbag to the inside of the backrest frame.

Pull the airbag downwards. Fold the airbag slightly forward.

Remove the airbag.

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Cut the tie strap.

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Cut off the 2 tie straps.

Release the cable harness.

Replace the airbag.

Installing seat airbag modules (SIPS)

Note. For tightening torques, see Tightening torque .

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Scheme 223: Installing seat airbag modules (SIPS)

Install the cable harness as shown in the illustration.

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Ensure that there is sufficient slack in the cable harness between the ignition cable connector and the first tie strap (1).

Alternative 1 (vehicles without protective sheath on the ignition cable)

Install the other tie strap approximately 40 mm below the black mark (2) on the ignition cable.

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Alternative 2 (vehicles with protective sheath on the ignition cable)

Install the second tie strap at the light mark (1) on the protective sheath.

Install

the third tie strap under the seat cushion
the airbag
the 2 M5 screws. Tighten
the protective pad
the 2 elastic attachments on the inside/reverse of the backrest.

Pull down the backrest cushion upholstery so that the half moon clips can be installed.