Chery Tiggo 5 (T21). Manual - part 368

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g. Turn ignition switch ON, and then select "Read Code". 

Replace SRS control module assembly

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OK

Malfunction has been solved and system operates normally 

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE

Driver Airbag

On-vehicle Inspection

1. Check the driver airbag (vehicle is not involved in a collision and airbag is not deployed).

a. Perform a diagnosis system inspection.
b. Perform visual inspection with the driver airbag on 

vehicle:

 Check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the outer 

surface of driver airbag and in the grooved portion.

 If any defect above is found, replace the driver 

airbag with a new one.

2. Check the driver airbag (vehicle is involved in a collision but airbag is not deployed).

a. Perform a diagnosis system inspection.
b. Perform visual inspection with the driver airbag 

removed from vehicle:

 Check for cuts, cracks or discoloration on the outer 

surface of driver airbag and in the grooved portion.

 Check wire harnesses for cuts and cracks, and if 

connectors are chipped.

 Check steering wheel for deformation.

HINT:

 If the driver airbag contact plate is deformed, never 

repair it. Always replace with a new one. 

 There should not be any contact between driver 

airbag and steering wheel, and keep an even 
clearance all around when installing the new driver 
airbag onto the steering wheel.

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WARNING

 Be sure to follow the correct procedures to remove and install driver airbag.

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Removal

1. Turn off all the electrical equipment and ignition switch.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

3. Remove the driver airbag.

a. Position the front wheels straight ahead.
b. Using a flat tip screwdriver wrapped with protective 

tape, push the driver airbag snap springs (arrow) from 
the service hole. 

c. Disengage the driver airbag from the steering wheel, and support the driver airbag smoothly by hand.
d. Disconnect the driver airbag wire harness connector 

(1) and horn wire harness connector (2).

CAUTION

 Handle the airbag and airbag control module assembly carefully, and never tap or strike them fiercely.
 Removal, inspection and installation of airbag system must meet the relevant requirements and 

specifications, and never perform operation casually.

 The removed airbag should be kept properly with the face up. Store the airbag in a place with enough 

spare space to prevent accidental airbag deployment. 

WARNING

 Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting negative battery cable to disable supplemental restraint 

system.

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CAUTION

 DO NOT pull the airbag wire harness when removing driver airbag.

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e. Remove the driver airbag.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

Disposal

Always dispose of the airbag together with the vehicle which is equipped with supplemental restraint system. 
Otherwise, the airbag will be in chemical and physical dangerous state. Failure to handle it properly will cause 
personal injury. Do not dispose of airbag by oneself, and always contact the professional service department 
to perform the disposal.

WARNING

 DO NOT damage the airbag wire harness when handling airbag wire harness connector.

CAUTION

 Be sure to install the snap springs in place during installation.
 Check that horn operates normally after installation.
 Check the SRS warning light after installation, and make sure that supplemental restraint system 

operates normally.