MINI (2002-24)

Read and record control unit fault memory, rectify faults as necessary

Deployed driver’s side air bag module

Steering wheel (if driver’s side air bag deployed)

Steering column (check and replace components as necessary, if driver air bag deployed)

Deployed passenger’s side air bag module with new nuts

Instrument panel trim (check and replace components as necessary, if passenger air bag deployed)

Instrument panel support tube (if damaged, if passenger air bag deployed)

Deployed side air bag modules

Seat cover with padding (check and replace components as necessary, if side air bag deployed)

Deployed head air bag modules with new Torx screws

Headliner (check and replace components as necessary, if head air bag deployed)

A-, B- & C-pillar trim panels (check and replace components as necessary, if head air bag deployed)

Control module (after third deployment)

Deployed seat belt pretensioners

Deployed whiplash protection system gas cartridge (if equipped, cartridge may be replaced up to 5 times)

Deployed battery safety terminal (if equipped)

Any damaged restraint system components

AIR BAG warning light

Instrument panel

Control module

Seats and mounting hardware

Seat belts & mounting hardware

Seat belt pretensioners

Steering column

Steering wheel

Whiplash protection system (if equipped)

Wiring harness, connectors or component identified during diagnostic system check

Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

DO NOT service/repair any components or wiring. If component or wiring is damaged, replacement is necessary.

After vehicle is repaired, ensure AIR BAG warning light is functioning properly.

Deployed driver’s side air bag module

Steering wheel (if driver’s side air bag deployed)

Deployed passenger’s side air bag module (check components including trim panel and support tube, replace as necessary)

Deployed front and/or rear side air bag module (check seat mechanism function and screw/bolt connections, replace as necessary)

Deployed head air bag module (check components including pillar trim and headliner, replace as necessary)

Deployed knee air bag module (check side panel, lower section of glove box, active knee protectors; replace as necessary)

Passive knee protector (check driver’s side trim panels, passenger side glove box including knee protector, fastening elements; replace as necessary)

Seat belts (check retractor mechanism, belt buckle tensioner, seatbelt height adjustment, anchor fitting tensioner; replace as necessary)

Any damaged restraint system components

AIR BAG warning light operation

Instrument panel & support tube

Door trim panel

Seat and seat mechanism

Knee bolster

Seat belts & mounting points

Seat belt pretensioners

Steering column

Steering wheel

Wiring harness, connectors or component identified during diagnostic system check

Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

Repair only those cables which show visible signs of damage. If no visible damage can be identified, entire cable must be replaced.

After vehicle is repaired, ensure AIR BAG warning light is functioning properly.

Replace all components that were affected by the accident and check all others!

Deployed driver’s side air bag module

Steering wheel (if driver’s side air bag deployed)

Deployed passenger’s side air bag module (check components including dashboard trim panel and supporting tube; replace as necessary)

Deployed front and/or rear side air bag module (including door trim panel, door in white, seat; replace as necessary)

Deployed head air bag module (check components including A-pillar trim panel, headliner, B-pillar trim panel, C-pillar trim panel, connection/mount on side frame; replace as necessary)

Deployed knee air bag module (check driver side trim panel, lower part of glove compartment, driver and passenger side knee protection; replace as necessary)

Gas generator of active head restraint: If the severity of the crash has not caused any other damage to the seat, only the triggered gas generator needs to be replaced. The gas generator can be replaced up to 5 times.

Only I01: If one of the following criteria is met, the backrest frame must be replaced: activated belt tensioner, activated end fitting pretensioner, outer cover unclipped by a side collision, outer cover ripped off by a side collision, faulty clip connection on outer cover caused by a side collision.

Seat airbag module and seat cover with upholstery.

Any damaged restraint system components

Additional door lock: Check for foreign object, remove it if necessary

Airbag control unit, vehicle interior: Replace the airbag control unit in the following cases only: In the case of visible external damage. In the case of a corresponding fault memory entry (airbag check light is illuminated).

Check cables and connectors for damage, replace if necessary. (e. g. corrosion, correct engagement, bent pin)

Door trim panel

Front sensor (engine compartment)

Instrument panel & support tube

Knee protection: Check components for damage, including driver side trim panel, glove compartment incl. knee protection (passengers side); replace if necessary. Check retaining elements.

Pedestrian protection sensor

Safety battery terminal

Seat and seat mechanism

Seat belts (check electrically motorized reel, seat belt tensioner, seat belt height adjustment, end fitting pretensioner, seat belt buckle; replace as necessary)

Seat connection

Sensor B-pillar (left/right)

Sensor front door (left/right)

Sensor seat, Driver-/passengers side

Steering column

Steering wheel

Manufacturer may consider some fasteners and attachments non-reusable. Refer to manufacturer’s service repair manual or appropriate Air Bag Service & Repair article in Mitchell’s Repair Center TechAdvisor product for more information.

After vehicle is repaired, ensure AIR BAG warning light is functioning properly.