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.

Refer to Transport and Storage  .

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.

Refer to Passenger Protection for Vehicles Involved in Collisions, Evaluating  .