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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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CAUTION!
After removal from the vehicle, ALWAYS set
the airbag unit down with padded side facing
upward.
Airbag system components must not be
opened, disassembled or repaired. Always
use new parts.
Airbag units which have dropped onto a hard
surface or show signs of damage must not
be installed in the vehicle.
Airbag units have a limited service life.
Airbag units must be replaced after 14 years.
On vehicles m.y. 1997, also replace sticker
on B-pillar. On vehicles m.y. 1997 there is
no longer a sticker on B-pillar, replacement
info. must be recorded in the service record.
Airbag units which have not been activated
should be placed in the airbag unit transport
container, marked and returned to the
Warranty Parts Test Center for proper
disposal. DO NOT deploy airbag in the
vehicle.
NEVER treat airbag units with grease,
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