Eye Protection

Eye Protection

Chemical protective goggles are recommended where there is a possibility of eye contact with the propellant. Safety glasses with side shields are recommended for all other operations.

Protective Clothing

Approved protective gloves, overalls and shoes/ boots should be worn.

Handling and Storage Precautions

Do not store airbag modules near live electrical equipment or circuitry. Store in a dry environment at ambient temperatures.

Good housekeeping and engineering practices should be employed to prevent the generation and accumulation of dusts. Store in compliance with all local state and federal regulations.

Driver and Passenger Airbag Modules

Assembly/Removal/Service Instructions

WARNING: In the event of a vehicle impact where the airbags and the seatbelt pretensioner (if fitted) are deployed, the following actions MUST be performed:

Check the condition of the seatbelts, steering wheel, steering column, all connections to airbags, and the column switchgear connectors for integrity and damage. If in any doubt, replace suspected parts for new parts.

Replace both crash sensors, the safing sensor and the seatbelt pretensioner module (if fitted).

On completion of all repair procedures, switch on the ignition and check that the Airbag/SRS warning light comes on when the ignition is switched on and extinguishes after approximately six seconds indicating satisfactory completion of the airbag and pretensioner system self tests.

WARNING: Before starting work, ensure that the ignition switch is in position 'O' and the ignition key is removed. Disconnect the battery negative lead within 12 seconds of switching off the ignition to prevent the alarm system triggering.

As the airbag control module is equipped with a back-up power source and due to the risk of the airbag being inadvertently deployed, wait one minute or longer after disconnecting the battery before starting work on the airbag module.

• Disconnecting the battery negative cable cancels the memory for the 'one-touch' window down system and stops the vehicle clock. Reset the window memory and the clock when work is completed.
• Never use airbags from other vehicles, always use new parts.
• After work is completed, reconnect the battery and perform the airbag warning light check
• Never use electrical probes to check voltage or electrical resistance of the airbag modules.
• Disconnect the airbag before carrying out any work on, or in the vicinity of the module, or when using electric welding equipment.
• Always ensure that the battery negative lead has been disconnected for at least one minute before commencing any removal procedure.