Air Bag Systems: Service Precautions

General
Be aware of, and comply with all health and safety requirements, whether they be legislative or common sense. This applies to conditions set both for the operator and workshop.

Before commencing any repair or service procedure, disconnect the vehicle battery ground connection and protect the vehicle where appropriate, from dirt or damage.

Disarm the airbag module when working in the vicinity of it.

Use only the correct tools and equipment as described in the working text.

Do not transfer an airbag module to another vehicle.


Handling the Airbag - Undeployed

Fig. 1:

Always wear eye and ear protection and impervious rubber gloves (Fig. 1)

The module is NON SERVICEABLE. Do not tamper with it.

Do not subject the airbag module to excessive movement, sharp blows, electricity and heat.

Fig. 2:

Never carry the module against your body, hold it as shown (Fig. 2).

NOTE: Driver airbag shown. The passenger module should be held in a similar manner, with the deployment aperture facing either to the front or rear and at the side of the body.

The module should be stored cover uppermost in a secure cabinet. NEVER store face down, against a vertical surface, or stacked.


Handling the Airbag - Deployed
Wear eye, nose and mouth protection and impervious rubber gloves at all times. Should the materials from a deployed airbag come into contact with your eyes or skin, wash the affected area with cool water and seek medical advice. Do not attempt to treat yourself.

Inhalation of airbag propellant residue may cause irritation to your respiratory system.

Seal the deployed module in a plastic bag and dispose of carefully.


Disposal
Contact your importer or Jaguar Service for instruction in the disposal of an undeployed module where:

Service life has been exceeded.

The module has been removed from a damaged vehicle.

There is any doubt concerning the condition of the arming mechanism.

If a vehicle is to be scrapped, a deployed module(s) may be disposed of with it and therefore need not be removed from the vehicle.

A deployed module which is to be disposed of separately, should be done so with regard to current local legislative requirements. If in any doubt, contact your local Environmental Agency.