Range Rover Evoque: Side airbags
These are designed to protect the thorax region
of the torso and will deploy only in the event of
a side impact and then, only on the side of the
impact.
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The curtain airbags are deployed in side impact
and rollover events, providing greater
protection from serious head injuries. They
deflate at a slower rate than the front or side
airbags.
When an airbag inflates, a
fine
powder is released. This is normal
and not an indication of a malfunction.
The powder may cause irritation to the
skin and should be thoroughly flushed
from eye
Airbag warning lamp
The airbag warning lamp is
mounted in the instrument pack
and will illuminate as a bulb check
when the ignition is turned on.
If the warning lamp indicates
that a
fault
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Corrosion Protection
Galvanic Corrosion
Galvanic corrosion is the cross-contamination of dissimilar metals, in this
case aluminium and steel. Avoidance of galvanic
corrosion is an important issue to be considered in the repair of aluminium
bodied vehicles.
Precautions to prevent the contamination
Removal
NOTES:
The rear side member lower side extension is manufactured from DP600 with
a mild steel mounting bracket.
The panel is serviced less its weld studs.
1. The rear side
member closing
panel is replaced
2. For additional information relating to this repair procedure please see
the foll
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