Air Bag Systems: Service Precautions

Airbag System Safety Precautions

CAUTION!
• Testing, removing, installing and repair work may only be performed by qualified personnel.

• Before handling airbag units (e.g. disconnecting electrical connector), the person handling it must electrostatically discharge. For example, by briefly touching door striker.

• Do not check with test light, voltmeter or ohmmeter under any circumstances.

• You can only check airbags when installed and with vehicle diagnostic, testing and information systems (such as Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B)) intended for that purpose.

• Current supply must be disconnected before any work is performed on airbag system.

• Follow measures for disconnecting battery.

• Disconnect battery ground strap/cable, cover negative terminal. No waiting time is necessary after disconnecting battery.

• Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

• Follow measures after connecting battery.

• Airbag units should be installed immediately upon removal from shipping package.

• Airbag unit is to be returned to shipping package when there is an interruption in work.

• It is not acceptable to leave airbag unit unattended.

• Airbag units which have been removed should be stored so that padded side is facing up.

• Do not open or repair airbag components. Use new parts only.

• Airbag units that have fallen onto a hard surface or show signs of damage must not be installed in vehicle.

• Wash hands after touching components from deployed airbags.

• Storage and transport must conform to national legislation.

• Replacing airbag units

When replacing airbag units, following sequence must be followed exactly:

1. Remove old airbag unit and lay down with upholstered side facing up. Note exception for side curtain airbag. Refer to => [ Side Curtain Airbag Safety Precautions ] Side Curtain Airbag Safety Precautions.

2. Remove new airbag unit from shipping container and lay with upholstered side up. Note exception for side curtain airbag. Refer to => [ Side Curtain Airbag Safety Precautions ] Side Curtain Airbag Safety Precautions.

3. Place old airbag unit in shipping container immediately.

4. Install new airbag unit in vehicle.

• There is no change interval for airbag units.

• Do not treat airbag units with grease, cleaning solutions or anything similar.

• Airbag units must not be exposed to temperatures over 212 °F (100 °C), even for a short time.

• In case of any contaminant that penetrates fabric, such as oil, grease, paint, color or solvent, module must be replaced.