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Disposal of airbag units > < Safety precautions when working on the airbag
Additional safety precautions for the curtain airbag
Additional safety precautions for the curtain airbag
t  Always renew damaged pillar trim; never repair.
t  Curtain airbags must not be kinked or twisted.
t  After bodywork repairs in the vicinity of the curtain airbag, check area for weld spray droplets, deformations and abrasive areas (compare with opposite side if necessary).
t  If an ignited curtain airbag is renewed, generally the moulded headlining, door seals with beading, curtain airbag guides, grab handle brackets, trim on the A, B and C pillars and, if installed, D-pillar trim must also be renewed. If damaged, (rear) interior reading lights, roof grab handles and roof frame trim must be renewed.
   

Disposal of airbag units > < Safety precautions when working on the airbag