Xantia Airbag Removal
Moderator: RichardW
Re: Xantia Airbag Removal
No, I don't think you should split it in the middle. If it's the same as on my 1995 1.9TD, then I think (memory's going nowadays ) that you slide a thinnish screwdriver or similar under the connector and gently lever it off. Suggest you do this gingerly in case I'm wrong.
No doubt someone will be along shortly to confirm one way or the other.
No doubt someone will be along shortly to confirm one way or the other.
Martin
1995 Xantia TDLX (deceased )
1995 Xantia TDLX (deceased )
- CitroJim
- A very naughty boy
- Posts: 49518
- Joined: 30 Apr 2005, 23:33
- Location: Paggers
- My Cars: Bluebell the AX, Polly the C3 Picasso, Pix the Nissan Pixo, Propel the duathlon bike, TCR Pro the road bike and Fuji the TT bike...
- x 6156
- Contact:
Re: Xantia Airbag Removal
Nope. that's the right method... The airbag has a small socket on it's back face in the shape of a 'D' with two pins. The side face of the orange bit in the picture has the reverse. It'll clip out quite easily with the use of a small screwdriver as a lever.
Disconnect the battery and leave disconnected for at least 10 minutes before doing it though...
Disconnect the battery and leave disconnected for at least 10 minutes before doing it though...
Jim
Runner, cyclist, time triallist, duathlete, Citroen AX fan and the CCC Citroenian 'From A to Z' Columnist...
Runner, cyclist, time triallist, duathlete, Citroen AX fan and the CCC Citroenian 'From A to Z' Columnist...
- myglaren
- Forum Admin Team
- Posts: 25362
- Joined: 02 Mar 2008, 13:30
- Location: Washington
- My Cars: Mazda 6
Ooops.
Previously:
2009 Honda Civic :(
C5, C5, Xantia, BX, GS, Visa.
R4, R11TXE, R14, R30TX - x 4888
Re: Xantia Airbag Removal
All these blasted clever connectors with each their own method of dismantling is nothing but a nightmare. So easy to break them if you don't know the trick of releasing the catch and it is always the most crucial ones that disintegrate when the incorrect technique is applied.
- CitroJim
- A very naughty boy
- Posts: 49518
- Joined: 30 Apr 2005, 23:33
- Location: Paggers
- My Cars: Bluebell the AX, Polly the C3 Picasso, Pix the Nissan Pixo, Propel the duathlon bike, TCR Pro the road bike and Fuji the TT bike...
- x 6156
- Contact:
Re: Xantia Airbag Removal
That's so true Stevemyglaren wrote: So easy to break them if you don't know the trick of releasing the catch and it is always the most crucial ones that disintegrate when the incorrect technique is applied.
Jim
Runner, cyclist, time triallist, duathlete, Citroen AX fan and the CCC Citroenian 'From A to Z' Columnist...
Runner, cyclist, time triallist, duathlete, Citroen AX fan and the CCC Citroenian 'From A to Z' Columnist...
Re: Xantia Airbag Removal
Cheers guys, I succeeded in removing the bugger, it was plugged into two pins on the back of the airbag plate. Next job is trying to source a replacement part, found an exact match here http://bartebben.com/parts/citroen/xant ... 30480.html weirdly couldn't find it on valeo's website.
None on ebay, so time to start calling round breakers, I hope a new one fixes my airbag light otherwise I think I'll be send my xantia to the scrap yard!
None on ebay, so time to start calling round breakers, I hope a new one fixes my airbag light otherwise I think I'll be send my xantia to the scrap yard!
-
- Donor 2023
- Posts: 13726
- Joined: 01 Apr 2012, 09:47
- Location: Reading
- My Cars: C5 Mk2 VTX+ estate.
- x 2993
Re: Xantia Airbag Removal
Check with citroenxm, as he is likely to have one. He also charges realistic prices.
James
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
Re: Xantia Airbag Removal
Cheers Hell Razor, I'll drop him a PM
Re: Xantia Airbag Removal
Steve; there is a freaky lil girl on your Avatar. I can feel my fillings getting sore with her treacly warblings
Citroen C5 1.6 HDI 110bhp Estate 06 plate
French Mistresses gone.
Citroen C5 HDI Mk 1 hatchback
Vel Satis 3.5 v6
ZX 1.9D Est.
ZX 1.9DHatch
Xantia 1.9td est.
Xantia 2.0 hdi Est.
Xantia V6 MK1
Xantia V6 MK 2
French Mistresses gone.
Citroen C5 HDI Mk 1 hatchback
Vel Satis 3.5 v6
ZX 1.9D Est.
ZX 1.9DHatch
Xantia 1.9td est.
Xantia 2.0 hdi Est.
Xantia V6 MK1
Xantia V6 MK 2
- myglaren
- Forum Admin Team
- Posts: 25362
- Joined: 02 Mar 2008, 13:30
- Location: Washington
- My Cars: Mazda 6
Ooops.
Previously:
2009 Honda Civic :(
C5, C5, Xantia, BX, GS, Visa.
R4, R11TXE, R14, R30TX - x 4888
Re: Xantia Airbag Removal
I wouldn't describe her as 'freaky'
More 'phenomenal'
Incidentally, RIP Lou Reed
More 'phenomenal'
Incidentally, RIP Lou Reed
Re: Xantia Airbag Removal
They are all going Steve. Playing "Berlin" on the old Lenco tonight
Citroen C5 1.6 HDI 110bhp Estate 06 plate
French Mistresses gone.
Citroen C5 HDI Mk 1 hatchback
Vel Satis 3.5 v6
ZX 1.9D Est.
ZX 1.9DHatch
Xantia 1.9td est.
Xantia 2.0 hdi Est.
Xantia V6 MK1
Xantia V6 MK 2
French Mistresses gone.
Citroen C5 HDI Mk 1 hatchback
Vel Satis 3.5 v6
ZX 1.9D Est.
ZX 1.9DHatch
Xantia 1.9td est.
Xantia 2.0 hdi Est.
Xantia V6 MK1
Xantia V6 MK 2
- falling-out-with-my-car
- Posts: 1928
- Joined: 06 Apr 2008, 15:26
- Location: Northamptonshire
- My Cars: Citroen C5 Aircross 8 speed Automatic, Flair Model with far to many toys and nice comfy armchair like leather seats. ha ha Ive just had a conversation with the car. setting everything up verbally
- x 24
Re: Xantia Airbag Removal
danny,
if you can't fix it check your messages,
if you can't fix it check your messages,
Citroen Xantia S2 1.9 TD estate 189K soon to be broken for parts Jan 2017 headlamps & radiator fan assembly already spoken for & A 1987 Citroen 2CV6 special just for fun.
New addition Citroen C5 2.0 HDi Exclusive Hatch purchased 09/12/2016 with 83K on the clock.
New addition Citroen C5 2.0 HDi Exclusive Hatch purchased 09/12/2016 with 83K on the clock.
- Stickyfinger
- (Donor 2016)
- Posts: 10411
- Joined: 28 Mar 2013, 21:05
- Location: Somset my lovleee
- My Cars: Xantia V6 ACTIVA 3ltr 24v Manual p1
Xm 2.1TD Ph2 Exclusive
AX, little Daffodil
SAXO White Mk1. Sally - x 1280
- Contact:
Re: Xantia Airbag Removal
Or you could put in a resistor until you find the correct part....it would save scrapping it. http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/airbag-resistordanny13 wrote: None on ebay, so time to start calling round breakers, I hope a new one fixes my airbag light otherwise I think I'll be send my xantia to the scrap yard!
Alasdair
Activa, the Moose Rider
3x C5x7 Steering racks and counting
Activa, the Moose Rider
3x C5x7 Steering racks and counting
Re: Xantia Airbag Removal
Some great advice, thanks gents. Fitted the new switch, but in the process bust one of the damn plugs that connects to the rear of the airbag, The plug was connected onto the pins shown in the arrow:
This is how it was before, assume these are required to have a working airbag circuit?
This is how it was before, assume these are required to have a working airbag circuit?