Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) - New Test Method

S60/V70/V70 XC 2001-
S80 1999-

Section
8

Group
85

No.
0018

Year
01

Month
03

Reference:
This Service Bulletin replaces the earlier Service Bulletin 85-0018 of February 2001, which should be discarded.

WHIPS-indicator, new test method

Background:

There are two versions of the deformation element.





Affected cars

Version 1* is used in cars up to the chassis numbers shown.

* A green indicator pin can be found on the outside of the deformation element.





Affected cars

Version 2* is used in cars with the chassis numbers shown.

* A mark can be found on the edge of the deformation element

Checking WHIPS

Checking WHIPS, version 1 1

Note!
The WHIPS system must be checked after every collision.

Always check both the right and left end mountings (hinges) on both front seats.





Fold or angle the backrest forward.

Lift the upholstery / impact protection is part of the end mounting.

Check from the outside that the green indicator pin (G) is intact.

Gently pull the indicator pin to check that if is in position and is undamaged. If the indicator pin is missing or deformed the deformation element must be replaced. See Replacing WHIPS for mechanical front seats. See Re-placing WHIPS for power seats.

Checking WHIPS, version 2 2

Note!
The WHIPS system must be checked after every collision





The illustrations shows the left-hand side mounting. The right-hand side is a mirror image.

The nut always faces the centre of the seat.

Fold the backrest backwards.





(A) = reference mark. Always the second outermost section of the WHIPS mounting.

Check that the marking / edge of the deformation element is not in front of the reference mark (A).

Always check both the right and left sides of both the front seats.





(B) = deformation element in the WHIPS mounting. If the mark / edge on the deformation section (B) is in front of the reference mark, the deformation element must be replaced. See VADIS, Replacing WHIPS (mechanical front seats) or Replacing WHIPS (power seats).

Always check both the right and left sides of both the front seats.





WARRANTY STATEMENT: Claims may be submitted under the New Car Warranty when there is a documented customer complaint. using claim type 01.