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Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming: Service and Repair






Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming

When working on pyrotechnic components and on the Airbag control module, the battery ground cable must be disconnected when the ignition is switched on. Then cover the negative terminal.

Wait for 10 seconds after disconnecting the battery.

The ignition must be SWITCHED ON when connecting the battery. Nobody should be inside the vehicle with doing this. Exception: Vehicles with a battery inside the passenger compartment. Stay away from the airbags and the safety belts.