Description
Passenger Seat Airbag For Peugeot 307
This passenger seat airbag is designed for Peugeot 307 models and is commonly referenced by OEM numbers such as 9660196677, 8216FV and 8216LQ. It provides essential supplemental restraint protection for the front passenger in moderate to severe impacts. The description below is aimed at professional technicians and competent DIY mechanics who search parts by product code and need clear fitment and installation guidance.
Technical Information
- Manufacturer: Stellantis / Peugeot
- Model: Peugeot 307
- Product Codes: 9660196677
- Additional Numbers: 8216FV, 8216LQ
Compatibility
Fits Peugeot 307 (first generation). Compatible with various body styles produced in the 2001–2008 period, including hatchback and SW versions. Always verify the part number against the vehicle’s original part marking for exact match.
Function And Application
The seat airbag module is an occupant protection device that inflates rapidly during a qualifying crash to reduce the risk of injury to the front passenger. It works together with the seat belt and the vehicle’s SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). The module contains the inflator and the airbag cushion integrated into the passenger seat assembly.
Installation Recommendations
- Disconnect the vehicle battery before starting work and observe the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended waiting time to allow SRS capacitors to discharge (follow the service manual).
- Remove seat trim panels and upholstery carefully to avoid damaging clips and wiring harnesses.
- Unbolt the airbag module from the seat frame and disconnect the airbag connector(s) using appropriate tools; avoid pulling on wiring.
- Install the replacement module in the reverse order, ensuring connectors are fully seated and locking tabs engaged. Tighten fasteners to the manufacturer’s torque specifications.
- After installation, reconnect the battery and clear SRS fault codes with a diagnostic tool. If the airbag warning lamp remains on, perform a full diagnostic to locate the fault.
- Recommended For Professionals: Because of safety implications, installation and final SRS checks are best performed by technicians with proper diagnostic equipment.
Why This Part Most Often Fails
- Deployment During A Collision: Once deployed the module must be replaced.
- Electrical Connector Damage Or Corrosion: Moisture or connector damage can cause SRS faults and prevent deployment.
- Physical Damage From Seat Removal Or Impact: Abrasion or crushed inflator components may lead to malfunction.
- Seat Occupancy Sensor Issues: Faults in weight sensors or harnesses can trigger airbag warnings related to the seat module.
- Aging Or Environmental Exposure: Long-term exposure to humidity or contaminants can degrade connectors and internal components.
Search Tips
Customers often search by OEM numbers 9660196677, 8216FV or 8216LQ. Use these codes to confirm fitment for Peugeot 307 applications and to compare with the part marking on the original module.
