Safety Precautions When Working On The Passenger Protection System

Safety Precautions when Working on the Passenger Protection System

There is a risk of involuntary deployment of passenger protection. Passenger protection pyrotechnic components can be triggered unintentionally. Fatal or serious bodily injuries are possible.

-- Work on passenger protection should only be performed by specially trained personnel.

-- Repairs near passenger protection pyrotechnic components: mechanical or thermal load or injury can result in the loss of restraint functions in a collision or lead to unintentional deployment.

-- Do not perform an electric continuity test or measurement in the ignition circuits. Only perform the visual inspection of the wire routing with the ignition switched off.

-- The pyrotechnic components may be checked only when they are installed and with a vehicle diagnostic tester approved by the manufacturer.

-- Pyrotechnic components must not be opened or repaired. Always use new parts.

-- Only use original components without damage.

-- Only disconnect and connect the airbag control module connector if the control module is securely bolted to the body.

-- The airbag control module contains vehicle-specific data. Do not install in other vehicles.

-- Follow the instructions for transport and storage of passenger protection components.

There is a risk of inhaling dust and gases immediately after pyrotechnic components are ignited.

-- Dust and gases are released immediately after pyrotechnic components are ignited. Health risks can occur due to inhaling dusts and gases.

-- Allow the vehicle to air out.

-- Clean the interior while wearing a mouth and nose protection.

-- Avoid skin contact with pyrotechnic components.

-- Follow any local applicable disposal guidelines.

Risk due to passenger protection with limited functionality

-- The passenger protection functionality may be limited after a collision. Fatal or serious bodily injuries are possible.

-- Check the passenger protection after a collision.