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Airbag safety precautions
Safety instructions for side airbag
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◆ Testing, removing, installing and repair work may only be performed by qualified personnel.
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◆ The side airbags are subject to the same safety precautions as the driver's and front passenger's airbags.
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◆ Only fit genuine seat and backrest covers approved for use with side airbag (identifiable by airbag label stitched on fabric).
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◆ No extra covers should be fitted over the backrests, as this would impair the function of the side airbags.
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◆ The foam upholstery in the backrest must not be cut away in the vicinity of the side airbag.
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◆ When installing, ensure seam for side airbag is straight.
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◆ All upholstery staples (metal and plastic clips) must be replaced.
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◆ Always use genuine upholstery clips.
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◆ When installing, all upholstery staples must be fitted in the same positions as the original ones.
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◆ If the seat cover fabric is damaged (tears, burn marks, etc.) in the vicinity of the side airbag, the cover must be replaced for safety reasons, as otherwise the side airbag will not inflate properly.
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◆ No repairs may be performed on the backrest cover fabric near the side airbag (original fabric has special thread and exactly defined seams).
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◆ Always renew backrest upholstery after side airbag has been triggered.
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◆ All damaged components must be replaced after an accident. The original airbag unit can still be used if no signs of damage are found.
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◆ The interval for replacing the airbag units no longer applies.
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◆ If side airbag units are replaced, remove airbag number sticker from the new unit and stick it over the old one on the seat pan.
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◆ Never use upholstery needles or poke any other sharp objects through the seat cover fabric in the vicinity of the airbag and sensor mat.
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◆ For further information, refer to Workshop Manual => General Information, Section 1.
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