Airbag System, Safety Precautions

Airbag System, Safety Precautions

WARNING:
- Checking, removing, installing and servicing may ONLY be performed by qualified personnel.
- Never perform tests using a test light or multimeter.
- Airbag system may only be tested when installed in vehicle using VAG1551/VAG1552 scan tool.
- Battery must be disconnected before performing any work on airbag system.
- Work can begin immediately after disconnecting the battery.
- When connecting the airbag system to a voltage source, no one should be in the vehicle interior.
- Always install airbag units in the vehicle as soon as they are removed from the packaging.
- If installation work is interrupted, immediately return the airbag unit to its original packaging.
- NEVER leave an airbag unit unattended.
- After removing from the vehicle, ALWAYS lay the airbag down with impact absorbing pad (padded side) facing up.
- Never attempt to open or service airbag components. Always use new parts.
- DO NOT install an airbag unit that has fallen on a hard surface or experienced mechanical damage.
- Airbag units have an expiration date (see sticker on B-pillar). If airbag units are replaced, pull sticker with expiration date off new airbag unit and place it over old sticker on B-pillar. Airbag unit and sticker must be replaced after 14 years.
- If there is no sticker on the B-pillar, airbag change must be indicated in service plan.
- Airbag unit must not be treated with grease, cleaners or similar materials and must not be exposed to temperatures above 100 degrees C (212 degrees F), even for short periods.

Always use the following work sequence when replacing airbag units:

1. Remove old airbag unit and lay down with padded side facing up, for side curtain airbag, observe additional safety precautions.
2. Remove new airbag unit from transport container and lay down with padded side facing up, for side curtain airbag observe additional safety precautions.
3. Immediately place old airbag in transport container.
4. Install new airbag in vehicle.