I am interested in finding some detailed instructions on the passenger side airbag replacement of my 2002 Volvo s40.

I have an airbag for the passenger side. The old one deployed. Now how do I put the replacement in?

Any help appreaciated.


Thanks in advance.

Respectfullly,

Newport_j

 

From VIDA>Information>Repair>Interior>SRS Components

Passenger airbag module
Note! The dashboard must be removed completely in order to remove the passenger airbag module. If the passenger airbag module has been deployed the whole dashboard must be replaced.
Removing the dashboard


Remove the dashboard according to Removing the dashboard .

Removing the passenger airbag module

Note! If replacing the dashboard, transfer components according to Transferring dashboard components .
Place the dashboard with the front side upwards on a blanket or piece of cloth.
Remove:
the four screws for the ventilation pipe
the ventilation pipe
the green connector for the passenger airbag module
the screws on the right and left sides. Lift out the passenger airbag module using a twisting action
the SRS connector from the passenger airbag module (press in the catches on the sides).
Installing the passenger airbag module

Warning! The passenger airbag module must be handled according to the instructions. See Handling non-deployed airbag modules / pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners .
Carefully position the passenger airbag module in the dashboard.
Install:
the two screws. Tighten to 9 Nm
the ventilation pipe with four screws
the green connector for the passenger airbag module.
Warning! Under no circumstances use an ohmmeter or other live measuring instrument to take readings on a disconnected, non-deployed passenger airbag module. The passenger airbag module may be deployed.
Installing the dashboard


Install the dashboard according to Installing the dashboard .

Finishing work


Prepare the car according to Note when disconnecting and connecting the battery lead:Installation .
Check that the SRS indicator lamp goes out after approximately 10 seconds.

Installing SRS airbag date decal

Do not forget to replace the airbag date decal on the driver's side C-post with the new label supplied with the passenger airbag module.

 

What is VIDA information repair? I already have a DVD of repair palns for a 2002 Volvo s40. Is that it?

Thanks yoy for your help.

Respectfully,

Newport_j

 

VIDA = Volvo Information and Diagnostics for Aftersales

It's the software that the dealer uses. The version for sale to the general public is hacked and has some shortcomings, but is generally very good. The dealer pays for this software and add-on modules so they get the very latest updates that do things like program new ignition keys. We do not. The beauty for the home user is you can use the software with a Volvo-specific DiCE scanner.

One of the major hassles with VIDA is that it works only with 32bit versions of Windows XP Pro and 7 Pro and Ultimate. It does not work with 64bit versions (yet). I have version 2010A that covers my 2001 and 2005.

EDIT: Anyone test it with Windows 8 yet?