| Safety precautions when working on the airbag system |
DANGER! | The pyrotechnic propellant of the airbag units contains toxic substances. There is a risk of explosion if the airbag unit is improperly handled! |
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| Inspection, removal and installation and repair work must only be carried out by properly qualified personnel. |
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| Inspections of the airbag system must only be performed with the test and measurement equipment provided as otherwise there is a risk of the airbag unit being activated. |
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| Only operations described in this Workshop Manual may be carried out. It is absolutely prohibited to disassemble the airbag units. |
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| Faulty parts must be replaced with new original parts. |
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| Before carrying out any work on the airbag system disconnect the earth strap of the battery. After disconnecting the battery it is essential to wait one minute. The ignition must be switched on when connecting the airbag system to a power source and no person should be present inside the vehicle. |
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| The mechanic should electrically discharge himself before picking up (touching) the airbag unit. This is done by touching an earthed metal part, such as e.g. a water pipe, heating pipe or a metal bracket. |
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| The airbag units should be installed immediately after being removed from their transport packaging. |
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| Place the airbag unit back in the transport packaging if the work is interrupted. |
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| It is not permitted to leave the airbag unit unattended. |
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| When removed, the airbag units should be stored so that the padded side is facing upwards. |
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| The airbag units must not be treated with grease, cleaning agents or similar products, and must not be exposed to temperatures above 100 °C, not even for short periods. |
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| Airbag units that have been dropped on a hard surface, or which are otherwise damaged, must not be fitted. |
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| Defective airbag units of the airbag system which have not been ignited must be returned for disposal to a specialist company or to the importer in accordance with the instructions of PST and environmental protection regulations. The specified transportation packaging should be used for this purpose. |
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| Dispose of the airbag units before scrapping the vehicle → Chapter. |
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| Storage and transport must comply with the legislation on explosive and hazardous materials. |
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| Only use original seat upholstery approved for the side airbag. |
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| The use of commercially available protective seat covers is prohibited as this impairs operation of the side airbags. |
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| Replace all harpoon clips with new original parts. |
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| In the event of damage to the upholstery - tears, burn holes etc. - in the area of the side airbag always replace the upholstery with a new original part for safety reasons. |
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