Astra F
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Airbag Safety Regulations
General
· All operations on the airbag system may only by performed by franchised Opel/Vauxhall dealers and authorized Opel/Vauxhall Service Dealerships and only by trained personnel.
· The telltale must illuminate when the ignition is switched on and extinguish after approx. 4 seconds.
· There is a fault in the system if the telltale does not illuminate when the ignition is switched on.
· If the telltale does not extinguish or illuminates while travelling, there is a fault in the airbag system. It must then be assumed that the airbag system is no longer functionable.
· The airbag steering wheel may only be replaced by steering wheels approved by Opel/Vauxhall.
· The impact cushion of the steering wheel must not be cemented, covered or otherwise modified. It may only be cleaned with a dry or water-moistened cloth and with a cleaning agent approved by Opel/Vauxhall.
· The airbag does not replace the function of the safety belt. Passengers must still attach their safety belts to ensure optimal protection.
· The driver's seat must always be correctly adjusted to the driver's body size.
· Vehicles with passenger airbag do not permit the installation of a child safety seat on the passenger seat.
· Sales of airbag components to third parties are not permitted.
Diagnosis
· Airbag units and control units may only be checked using TECH 1.
· The diagnosis connection may only be used for connecting TECH 1.
· During checking operations on the wiring harness with test lamps, voltmeters or ohmmeters, the plug connection to the airbag units and control unit must be disconnected.
· Never perform measurements on the inflators with test lamps, voltmeters or ohmmeters, as the test current may be too high and cause unintentional deployment.
· If the wiring harness for the airbag system has been damaged, the entire instrument panel wiring harness must be replaced. The air bag system wiring harness comprises all leads that are connected to the individual components of the airbag system.
Installation and Removal, Replacement
· If the airbag has been deployed in an accident, the control unit, airbag units and contact unit must be exchanged for new parts.
· If the wiring harness for the airbag system has been damaged, the entire instrument panel wiring harness must be replaced. The airbag system wiring harness comprises all leads that are connected to the individual components of the airbag system.
· Do not modify the airbag system wiring harness in any way at all.
· Before commencing operations on the airbag, wait one minute until the capacitor has been discharged.
· When removing the steering wheel, fix the steering column in the "straight ahead" position, to avoid destroying the contact unit when the steering wheel is reinstalled.
· The airbag unit must always be stored with the cushion side facing upwards.
· If vehicle repairs persist for longer periods of time, non-deployed, removed airbag units must always be stored under lock and key.
· In general, the airbag system must not be modified in any respect.
· The airbag unit must not be treated with grease, cleaning agents or similar (aggressive materials).
· The airbag unit and control unit are sensitive to impact. If they have fallen from a height of more than 50 cm/20 in., they must not be installed.
· For welding operations, the cable clamp of the welding unit must be connected immediately beside the welding point.
· The airbag unit and the control unit must not be subjected to temperatures above 90 °C/ 194 °F, even for brief periods of time.
· Damaged or defective individual parts must not be repaired but must always be replaced.
· The components of the airbag system must not be opened by force.
· Before installation, check once more that the battery is disconnected, the terminal is masked and the ignition key is in the 0 position.
· After disconnecting the battery, reprogram volatile memories (e.g. electric window winders, clock, board computer). With radio coding and station programming, inform the customer about the decoding and the deleted station memories.
Transport and Storage
· Airbag units may only be purchased, transported and stored, according to the safety regulations, by the trained personnel of a franchised Opel/Vauxhall dealer or authorized Opel/Vauxhall Service Dealership.
· In many countries, use of airbag units is subject to legislation. These national legal requirements must be observed.
· Only airbag units that cannot be deployed may be returned. These should be returned in a new set of their original packaging, ordered in advance.
Disposal
· Airbag units must be rendered useless according to Opel/Vauxhall regulations by electric deployment before scrapping.
· Airbag units may only be deployed in a vehicle as a fixed installation.
· Remove all loose objects beforehand from the expansion area of the air bag.
· Deployment with the doors closed and side windows open.
· Deployment only on suitable empty ground.
· Use only the special deployment tool KM-799.
· Bystanders who may be affected should be informed of the noise level.
· Stand in front of the vehicle, this also applies to uninvolved bystanders.
· Maintain a safe distance of approx. 10 m/10 yards from the vehicle on deployment.
· Connect the voltage source last.
· Non‑deployed airbag units must never be disposed of with "normal" refuse.
· If deployment fails, wait approx. 5 minutes before approaching the vehicle and disconnect the voltage source beforehand.
· Remove non-deployable airbag units and return them in a new set of their original packaging, ordered in advance.
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