Safety Specifications When Working on Airbag

- Testing, removing, installing and repair work may only be performed by qualified personnel.
- Never use test lamp, voltmeter or ohmmeter for testing.
- The airbag system may only be checked in its installed position using VAG1551/1552 scan tool. Exception: coil connector with slip ring.
- When working on the airbag system, the battery Ground (GND) strap must be disconnected. No waiting time is necessary after disconnecting the battery. When connecting the airbag system to a voltage source, no person must be present inside the vehicle.
- Airbag parts should not be opened or repaired. Always use new pants.
- Airbag unit has a scrap date. The scrap date is listed on a label.
- Airbag III: Label on sun visor
- Airbag V and 7: Label at bottom of B-pillar driver side.
- After 14 years the airbag must be replaced.
- When replacing an airbag remove scrap date label from new airbag and place it over the old one
- For vehicles without adhesive label on B-pillar enter airbag change in service-booklet.
- Always observe the following sequence when replacing an airbag unit:
1 - Remove old airbag unit and set down with padded side facing upward.
2 - Remove new airbag unit from packaging and set down with padded side facing upward.
3 - Immediately place old airbag unit in packaging.
4 - Install new airbag unit in vehicle.
- The airbag units should be installed immediately after removing them from their packaging.
- If the work is interrupted, the airbag unit should again be placed in its packaging.
- It is not permitted to leave the airbag unit unattended.
- Airbag units which have been removed should be stored so that the padded side is facing up.
- Airbag units that drop onto a hard surface or show damage, should not be installed.
- Never treat airbag units with grease, cleaning agents or the like. An airbag unit must never be exposed to temperatures in excess of 100 °C (212 °F) (even for brief periods).