Technician Safety Information

WARNING!
- Airbag components must only be checked, removed, installed and/or repaired by qualified Service department personnel.
- NEVER conduct tests on airbag system components with a test light or multimeter.
- The airbag system must only be checked when installed in the vehicle, using the VAG1551 or VAG1552 scan tool
- Before starting work on any part of the airbag system, disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap. No waiting time is necessary after disconnecting the battery. When reconnecting the airbag system to a power supply source (i.e. reconnecting the Ground (GND) strap), the passenger compartment must NOT be occupied.


CAUTION!
- Airbag units must be installed immediately after being removed from their packaging.
- If the work is interrupted during the installation, return the airbag unit to its packaging.
- DO NOT leave an airbag unit unattended.
- After removal from the vehicle, ALWAYS set the airbag unit down with the padded side (impact cushion) facing upward.
- Airbag system components must not be opened, disassembled or repaired. Always use new components.
- Airbag units which have dropped onto a hard surface or show signs of damage must not be installed in the vehicle.
- Airbag units have a limited service life (sticker on B-pillar). Airbag units and sticker must be replaced after 14 years.
- Airbag units which have not been activated should be carefully removed from the vehicle, placed in the airbag unit transport container, marked and returned to the Warranty Parts Test Center for proper disposal. DO NOT deploy the airbag in the vehicle.
- NEVER treat airbag units with grease, cleaners or similar materials.
- NEVER expose the airbag units to temperatures above 10 °C (212 °F), even for short periods.