A4 Cabriolet L4-1.8L Turbo (AMB) (2005)
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Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Safety Precautions When Working on Airbag
Safety Precautions When Working On Airbag
CAUTION:
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Testing, removing, installing and repair work may only be performed by qualified personnel.
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Never perform tests with a test lamp, voltmeter or ohmmeter.
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Airbag system must only be tested with vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 when in its installed position.
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Always disconnect power supply when working on the airbag system.
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When disconnecting the battery observe the necessary measures.
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Detach battery ground (GND) strap/disconnect cable, cover over negative terminal. No waiting period is required after disconnecting the battery.
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There must be no one in the vehicle when the battery is being connected.
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After connecting the battery observe the necessary measures.
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The airbag units should be installed immediately after removing them from their transport containers.
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If work is interrupted, the airbag unit should be replaced in its transport container.
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The airbag units must not be left unattended.
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Airbag units which have been removed should be stored so that the padded side is facing upward.
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Never open or repair airbag components. Always use new components only.
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Airbag units which are dropped on a hard surface or are damaged must not be used.
Always observe the following sequence when replacing an airbag unit:
1. Remove old airbag unit and place down with padding facing upward; with head airbag observe procedure for head airbag.
2. Take new airbag unit from transport container and store with padding facing upward; with head airbag observe procedure for head airbag.
3. Immediately place old airbag unit in transport container.
4. Install new airbag unit into vehicle.
CAUTION:
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The airbag units have an expiration date. If airbag units are replaced, the replacement must be entered in the service record. Airbag units must be
replaced on expiration of 14 years.
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Airbag units which were not triggered must be marked and be sent back to manufacturer for disposal (use transport containers for airbag units).
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Never treat airbag units with grease, cleaning agents or similar; never expose an airbag unit (even for brief periods) to temperatures in excess of
100 degrees C.
