Technician Safety Information
Airbag Safety Precautions
CAUTION!
• Testing, removing, installing and repair work may only be performed by qualified personnel.
• When working on the airbag system, the battery Ground (GND) strap must be disconnected. No waiting time is necessary after disconnecting battery. When connecting the airbag system to a voltage source, there must be no person present inside the vehicle.
• Before picking up (touching) the airbag unit, the mechanic/technician must electrostatically discharge him/herself. This is achieved by touching a suitable metal part, for example, a water pipe, heater pipe or metal frame.
• Airbag units should be installed immediately upon removal from shipping package.
• Airbag unit is to be returned to shipping package when there is an interruption in work.
• It is not acceptable to leave airbag unit unattended.
• Airbag units which have been removed should be stored so that padded side is facing up.
• Airbag units that have fallen onto a hard surface or show signs of damage must not be installed in vehicle.
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Side Curtain Airbag, Additional Safety Precautions
CAUTION!
• Always replace damaged pillar trim panels, never repair.
• Head curtain airbags must not be kinked or twisted.
• After body repairs, inspect the body for weld splatter, deformations and chafing areas near the head curtain airbag (compare with opposite side if necessary).
• If a deployed head curtain airbag is replaced, the headliner, door seals with weather stripping, curtain airbag guides, grab handle brackets, and the A, B, C and (if equipped) D-pillar trim must be replaced. If damaged, the rear interior lights, the roof grab handles and the roof close-out molding must be replaced.