Jaguar XJ (X350). Manual — part 1590

6 . Detach the wiring harness.

7 . NOTE:

Right-hand shown, left-hand similar.

Remove the passenger air bag and chute assembly.

Disconnect the passenger air bag electrical connectors.

8 . Remove the passenger air bag from the chute.

Installation

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WARNING: An RCM module only requires replacement if the system has

incurred five separate deployments. At no time change an RCM for less than five
separate deployments.

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses when repairing an air bag SRS

vehicle and when handling an air bag module. Failure to follow this instruction
may result in personal injury.

WARNING: Carry a live air bag module with the air bag and deployment

door pointed away from your body. This will reduce the risk of injury in the
event of an accidental deployment.

WARNING: Never probe the connectors on the air bag module. Doing so

may result in air bag deployment. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
personal injury.

NOTE:

Repair is made by replacement only. If a part is replaced and the new part does not
correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic
procedure again.

NOTE:

Make sure to tighten the retaining bolts to the correct specification.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Tighten to 12 Nm.

2 . Tighten to 9 Nm.

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3 . Tighten to 9 Nm.

Restraints Control Module (RCM)
(76.73.48)

Removal

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WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible personal injury,

the backup power supply must be depleted before repairing or replacing any air
bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) components. To deplete the backup
power supply energy, disconnect the battery ground cable and wait one minute.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.

WARNING: A restraints control module (RCM) only requires

replacement if the system has incurred five separate deployments. At no time
change the RCM for less than five separate deployments.

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If

exposed to these charges, damage may result.

NOTE:

Repair is made by replacement only. If a part is replaced and the new part does not
correct the condition, install the original part and carry out the diagnostic
procedure again.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to Battery Ground Cable (86.15.19)

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Remove the floor console.
For additional information, refer to Floor Console - Vehicles Without: Auxiliary
Climate Control (76.25.01)
For additional information, refer to Floor Console - Vehicles With: Auxiliary Climate
Control (76.25.01)

3 . Remove the instrument panel bracket retaining bolt.

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