Airbag System General Safety Precautions

Airbag System General Safety Precautions

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

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

• The battery must be disconnected when working on the pyrotechnic components on the restraint system and when working on the airbag control module (J234).

• 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 (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.

• Connect the battery with the ignition switched on. Pyrotechnic components could deploy after connecting the battery if they were not repaired correctly. Individuals must not be 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 store with padding side facing up. Observe deviation for side curtain airbag. Refer to => [ Side Curtain Additional Airbag Safety Precautions ] Side Curtain Additional Airbag Safety Precautions.

2. Remove new airbag unit from transport container and store with padding side facing up. Observe deviation for side curtain airbag. Refer to => [ Side Curtain Additional Airbag Safety Precautions ] Side Curtain Additional 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.