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Airbag System - Safety measures for works
Airbag System - Safety measures for works
  WARNING
Before starting any repair on the Airbag, disconnect the earth cable from the Battery -A- → Electric equipment; Rep. gr.27.
After disconnecting the earth cable from the Battery -A- it is not necessary to wait before starting repairs.
  Caution
When connecting the earth cable of the vehicle Battery -A-, no one should remain in the vehicle passenger compartment.
  Note
t  Check whether the vehicle has a coded radio, if so, request the anti-theft coding before disconnecting the earth cable from the Battery -A-.
t  When reconnecting the Battery -A-, check if the vehicle's equipment (radio, clock, electric locks, electric windows, etc.), according to the repair guide and/or instructions of use.
t  The checking, assembly and repair should only be made by specialized personnel.
t  Before handling (touching) the airbag igniter, the mechanical should unload his body's electrostatic charge. This is made by touching grounded metallic pieces, such as: water pipes, heating tubes or metallic beams.
t  The airbag igniter installation should be made immediately after they are removed from its shipping package.
t  When the work is interrupted, the airbag igniter should be returned to its shipping package.
t  It is forbidden leaving the airbag igniters in a place without care.
t  The removed airbag igniters should be stored so that the cushioned side be turned upwards.
t  The airbag igniters that fall on a hard surface or present damages cannot be installed again.
t  The airbag igniter that were not fired should be identified and returned to the manufacturer to be eliminated (use the airbag igniters shipping package).
t  The storage and shipping should be in compliance with the legislation for explosive materials.
The components of the airbag should not be exposed to temperatures higher than 100º C, even for a short time.
The components of the airbag should not get in contact with grease, cleaning products, oil or similar products.
Damaged components of the airbag must be replaced. ⇒ Chapter Disposal instructions, on page .
After getting in contact with the triggered airbag unit, wash your hands!
   

Ignition devices of the airbag after an accident - what must be replaced > < Solution: