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Title / Remove and replace motor vehicle supplementary restraint systems
Level / 4 / Credits / 6
Purpose / This unit standard is for people who work in the motor industry. People credited with this unit standard are able to remove and store an air bag, fit an air bag module in a vehicle, remove a seatbelt pre-tensioner from a vehicle, and fit a seatbelt pre-tensioner.
Classification / Motor Industry > Vehicle Bodywork
Available grade / Achieved
Guidance Information
1 Evidence presented for assessment against this unit standard must be consistent with safe working practices and be in accordance with applicable manufacturer’s specifications, service information, company and legislative requirements (this includes the knowledge and/or use of suitable tools and equipment).
2 Legislation, regulations and/or industry standards relevant to this unit standard include but are not limited to the current version of including updated amendments to, and replacements of – Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996; Health and Safety at Work Act 2015; Resource Management Act 1991; Land Transport Rules: Frontal Impact 2001, Rule 32006/1; Seatbelts and Seatbelt Anchorages 2002, Rule 32011.
3 Land Transport Rules are available online at https://www.nzta.govt.nz.
4 Definitions
Company requirements refer to instructions to staff on policy and procedures which are documented in memo or manual format and are available in the workplace. These requirements include but are not limited to – company specifications and procedures, work instructions, manufacturer specifications, product quality specifications and legislative requirements.
Service information may include but is not limited to – technical information of a vehicle, machine, or product detailing operation; installation and servicing procedures; manufacturer instructions and specifications; technical terms and descriptions; and detailed illustrations. This may be accessed from the manufacturer.
Suitable tools and equipment means industry approved tools and equipment that are recognised within the industry as being the most suited to complete the task in a professional and competent manner with due regard to safe working practices.
5 It is recommended that people hold credit for Unit 22800, Describe safe working practices and precautions on vehicles equipped with air bags and seatbelt pre-tensioners; and Unit 24000, Demonstrate knowledge of motor vehicle restraint systems; or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Outcomes and performance criteria
Outcome 1
Remove and store an air bag.
Range either a deployed air bag or an air bag that has not been deployed.
Performance criteria
1.1 Steering is set in the straight ahead position before removal of the air bag, and the battery terminals are disconnected.
1.2 Air bag module is removed without damage to vehicle.
1.3 Air bag components are checked for damage and new components are procured to enable them to be replaced in accordance with vehicle manufacturer specifications.
Range may include but is not limited to – sensors, diagnosis unit, air bag module, harness connectors, clock spring, steering wheel, steering column, body wiring harness.
1.4 Air bag module is stored in accordance with service information and legislative requirements.
Range new, existing; clean dry cool area; no water, oil, grease, or contamination on air bag; temperature under 80°C; sealed bag.
1.5 Tools and equipment are cleaned and put away, and the work area is cleaned.
Outcome 2
Fit an air bag module in a vehicle.
Performance criteria
2.1 Air bag components are checked for damage, and damaged components are replaced and operation checked.
Range may include but is not limited to – sensors, diagnosis unit, air bag module, harness connectors, clock spring, steering wheel, steering column, body wiring harness, intermediate joint.
2.2 Retaining bolts, nuts, and fixings for air bag and diagnostic system are replaced or reused.
2.3 Air bag module is fitted without damage to vehicle in accordance with service information. All systems are checked and operate in accordance with vehicle manufacturer specifications and legislative requirements.
Range includes but is not limited to – no binding wiring, clock spring tension, warning light operation, battery terminals connected, wiring connected, locking device set, self-diagnostic system.
2.4 Tools and equipment are cleaned and put away, and the work area is cleaned.
Outcome 3
Remove a seatbelt pre-tensioner from a vehicle.
Performance criteria
3.1 Parts and fittings that interfere with seatbelt pre-tensioner removal are removed
Range may include but is not limited to – trim, belt, sensor, seat anchor.
3.2 Seatbelt pre-tensioner is removed without damage to vehicle in accordance with service information, and is stored or disposed of.
3.3 Seatbelts and buckles are checked for damage in accordance with service information, and are replaced with compliant belts and buckles.
Range may include but is not limited to – damaged webbing, broken and/or pulled threads, cut loops at belt edge, bowed webbing, colour fading of material; retractor not locking, retractor locked, does not retract.
3.4 Seatbelt anchoring points are checked for damage.
Range no movement, no deformation.
3.5 Tools and equipment are cleaned and put away, and the work area is cleaned.
Outcome 4
Fit a seatbelt pre-tensioner.
Performance criteria
4.1 Seatbelt anchoring points and centre pillar are inspected to ensure they are undamaged.
Range no movement, no deformation.
4.2 Seatbelt pre-tensioner is fitted in accordance with service information and legislative requirements.
4.3 Parts and fittings are fitted.
Range may include but is not limited to – trim, belt, sensor, seats, anchor.
4.4 Tools and equipment are cleaned and put away, and the work area is cleaned.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for Assessment /Registration / 1 / 29 January 1996 / 31 December 2018
Review / 2 / 20 December 1998 / 31 December 2018
Revision / 3 / 16 October 2003 / 31 December 2018
Review / 4 / 26 November 2007 / 31 December 2018
Review / 5 / 21 April 2016 / 31 December 2020
Review / 6 / 1 March 2018 / 31 December 2020
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0014
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
NZ Motor Industry Training Organisation (Incorporated)SSB Code 101542 / Ó New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018 / / New Zealand Qualifications Aut