With the head cracked on my 93 Xantia TD, I now have bought a 97 TD that needs some work. The heater matrix leaking is one of these jobs.
I know the dash has to come out, but my question is does the steering wheel have to come off to get the dash out ?. I have done all this sort of work before on cars without airbags so if I have to remove the steering wheel what is the procedure ?.
Again thanks
Brian
97 Xantia TD 111K
93 Xantia TD 215K ( sadly headless !)
Xantia Heater Matrix - Airbag
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Steering wheel off, column out. Hope it was cheap!
For the airbag - disconnect the battery and wait at least 15 minutes. Turn the steering wheel 1/4 turn each way and remove the Torx screws from the back (T20 I think), then lift off the airbag unit and disconnect the cable. Carry it with the bag facing away from you, and put it somewhere it will do no harm if it does go off. When refitting, connect up, and then refit to the wheel. Reconnect the battery, then reach in through an open window or door - without getting in front of the bag - and turn the ignition on. Wait for the warning light to go out to signify that the self check has completed satisfactorily. All should be OK now.
It's a safety device, remember [:D]
For the airbag - disconnect the battery and wait at least 15 minutes. Turn the steering wheel 1/4 turn each way and remove the Torx screws from the back (T20 I think), then lift off the airbag unit and disconnect the cable. Carry it with the bag facing away from you, and put it somewhere it will do no harm if it does go off. When refitting, connect up, and then refit to the wheel. Reconnect the battery, then reach in through an open window or door - without getting in front of the bag - and turn the ignition on. Wait for the warning light to go out to signify that the self check has completed satisfactorily. All should be OK now.
It's a safety device, remember [:D]