Vehicle Damage Warnings

Safety Precautions When Working On Airbags

- Checking, removing, installing and servicing may ONLY be performed by qualified personnel.
- Never perform tests using a test lamp, volt meter or ohm meter.
- Only check airbag system when installed using suitable diagnostic operation systems (e.g. Diagnostic Operating System VAS 5051 B).
- Voltage supply must be disconnected before any work can be performed on the airbag system.
- Observe safety precautions with disconnecting battery.
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap, cover negative battery post. No waiting time is required after disconnecting the battery.
- No person may be inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.
- Observe safety precautions after connecting battery
- 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.
- In removed condition, ALWAYS lay the airbag down with impact absorbing pad facing up.
- Never attempt to open or repair airbag components. Always use new parts.
- DO NOT install airbag units that have fallen onto a hard surface, or which have signs of damage.
- Wash hands after handling airbag units that have ignited.
- Storage and transportation are covered under explosive substance laws.
- Replacing airbag units

The following sequence must be followed exactly when replacing airbag units:

1. Remove old airbag unit and lay down with padded side facing up, for head-level airbag, note variation/tolerance.
2. Remove new airbag unit from transport container and lay down with padded side facing up, for head-level airbag, note variation/tolerance.
3. Immediately place old airbag in transport container.
4. Install new airbag in vehicle.

- Change intervals do not apply to airbag units.
- Never bring airbag units into contact with grease, cleaning solvents or similar materials.
- Airbag units must NEVER (not even briefly) be exposed to temperatures above 100 degrees C.