Astra F
Airbag System Safety Measures as of MY '95.5
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 if securely installed.
- Remove all loose objects beforehand from the expansion area of the airbag.
- Deployment with the doors closed and side windows open.
- Deployment only on suitable empty ground.
- Only use the appropriate igniting unit (Special Service Tool KM-799).
- Bystanders who may be affected should be informed of the noise level.
- Take up a position in front of the vehicle; this also applies to other persons involved.
- 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 new original packaging, ordered in advance.
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