41 00... Handling Airbags And Restraint Systems

1.0 Airbags and restraint systems 

• On vehicles with airbags and restraint systems, observe the relevant safety instructions  . See 72 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL INFORMATION .
• During straightening work on the body, you will be exposed to the risk of accidental airbag triggering when the battery is connected.

  Due to this potential hazard, it is essential to disconnect  the battery negative lead prior to welding and straightening work. See 61 20 900 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY NEGATIVE LEAD . Prior to disconnecting the negative lead, interrogate the fault memories of the control units if necessary.