51 00... Safety instructions for working on cars with airbag systems
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WARNING:
If work is carried out in area of airbag systems, e.g. on:
- Door trim panels
- Interior trims
- Instrument panel etc.
the ignition must be turned off in each case.
- The ignition must always be off.
- The ignition key must be removed from the ignition lock.
This eliminates the risk of injury.