Additional Safety Precautions For Roll-Over Protection

Additional Safety Precautions For Roll-over Protection

- Testing, removing, installing and repair work may only be performed by qualified personnel.
- Always disconnect power supply when working on the rollover protection.
- The rollover protection must only be removed and installed when extended. The rollover protection can be extended using the vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 A. Refer to guided fault-finding, body, general body repairs, 01 systems with self-diagnosis capability, Airbag 8.4E, Functions-Airbag 8.4E J234-Airbag Control Module, output DTM.
- After pushing in, the rollover protection must have approx. 1-2 mm downward play.
- There must be no one in the vicinity of the rollover protection when battery is being connected (approx. 1 m distance).
- The rollover protection should be installed immediately after removing from its transport container.
- Leaving the rollover protection unattended is not permitted.
- The rollover protection must be stored horizontally when not installed.
- The rollover protection must be neither dismantled nor repaired. Always use new components only..
- Rollover protection which is dropped on a hard surface or is damaged (particularly at the solenoid switch) must not be installed.
- All damaged components must be replaced after an accident. The rollover protection can be reused if no signs of damage to rollover protection are found. Perform a functional test on rollover protection, using vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 A. Refer to guided fault-finding, body, general body repairs, 01 systems with self-diagnosis capability, Airbag 8.4E, Functions-Airbag 8.4E J234-Airbag Control Module, output DTM.
- During control element test the flap for rollover protection must be clipped in and no items must be positioned on the flap.
- No repair work must be carried out on convertible top compartment lid in area of cover and on flap for rollover protection.
- Install necessary shims when installing.
- During body repairs in area of rollover protection, always remove rollover protection.
- After body repairs in the vicinity of rollover protection the body must be checked for welding splashes, deformation or abrasion (compare to opposite side).