diff --git a/src/definitions/modules/range.js b/src/definitions/modules/range.js
index 3cb79ed01..e71376fb1 100644
--- a/src/definitions/modules/range.js
+++ b/src/definitions/modules/range.js
@@ -131,6 +131,14 @@ $.fn.range = function(parameters) {
           },
         },
 
+        disconnect: {
+          sliderObserver: function() {
+            if(sliderObserver) {
+              sliderObserver.disconnect();
+            }
+          }
+        },
+
         setup: {
           layout: function() {
             if( $module.attr('tabindex') === undefined) {