Transport And Storage
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- Pay attention to country-specific transport and storage requirements.
- Pay attention to component specific transport and storage requirements.
Storage guidelines:
Passenger Protection Components:
- Do not allow the airbag units to come into contact with grease, solvents, or cleaning solutions.
- Do not expose gas generators to temperatures above 100 °C (212 °F).
- Store uninstalled driver and front passenger airbag units with the airbag deployment opening facing up.
- Place removed airbag units into a transport container or onto a clean, level surface with a soft cushion underneath. Fold carefully and prevent damages.
- Pressure sensors must be protected from moisture when storing.
Transport guidelines:
Components containing liquids:
- Components containing liquids must be drained before transport. If it is not possible to drain the component, then the parts must be packed properly.
- If a fault prevents draining the component, then contact the importer.
- The connection openings of the components containing liquids must immediately be closed after removal or draining of remaining liquids. If available, use the plugs from the new part.