Airbags Safety Precautions

Airbags Safety Precautions


• Testing, removing, installing and repair work may only be performed by qualified personnel.

• The battery ground cable must be disconnected whenever working on the airbag system. No waiting time is necessary after disconnecting the 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.

Additional Safety Precautions for Side Curtain Airbag


• 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 end strip must be replaced.

Airbag Units Disposal

• Airbag units that have not ignited must be returned in original packaging for proper recycling/disposal in accordance with national legislation! If questions arise, contact the distributor or importer!

• Airbag units that have ignited can be disposed of with industrial waste.