Astra F
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Airbag System Safety Measures as of MY '95.5
Installation and Removal, Replacement
- If the airbag has been deployed in an accident, the control unit, airbag units and contact units must be exchanged for new parts.
- If the wiring harness for the airbag system was damaged, this wiring harness must also be replaced.
- 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 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 cushioned 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 way.
- 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 control unit must always be disconnected from the wiring harness and the plug connector disconnected from the inflator.
- 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 0 position.
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