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Airbag 
     
Airbag system, safety precautions 
 
     
WARNING! 
     
Airbag components must only be checked, 
removed, installed and/or repaired by 
qualified Service department personnel. 
     NEVER conduct tests on airbag system 
components with a test light or multimeter. 
     The airbag system must only be checked 
when installed in the vehicle, using the 
VAG1551 scan tool. 
     Before starting work on any part of the 
airbag system, disconnect the battery 
Ground (GND) strap. No waiting time is 
necessary after disconnecting the battery. 
When reconnecting the airbag system to a 
power supply source (i.e. reconnecting the 
Ground strap), the passenger compartment 
must NOT be occupied. 
     
CAUTION! 
     Airbag units must be installed immediately 
after being removed from their packaging. 
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