Additional safety precautions for head airbag

The head airbags are subject to the same safety precautions as the drivers and front passengers airbags.
Before installing a visual check for damage on the trims must be carried out.
Trim repairs (upper A-pillar, upper B-pillar, upper C-pillar and D-pillar trim) are not permitted.
When installing, ensure that trims are installed securely.

The head airbag module may only be bent at the intended location (roof to A-pillar transition).
When carrying out repairs behind the head airbag always remove complete module.
Store removed head airbag module in transport container or on a clean, level surface (place on blanket or in luggage compartment).
After body repairs in the vicinity of the head airbag the body must be checked for welding splashes, deformation or abrasion (compare to opposite side).

Always hold head airbag module securely.
Always fold removed head airbag modules and grasp at gas generator (thumb in direction of E-connection).
Always keep one hand on the gas generator.
Do not twist, turn, knot, throw, pull, hang, pinch, press or clamp head airbag module.

Contamination such as oil, grease, paint and solvents is absorbed into fabric always replace module.