Handling Airbags And Restraint Systems Rep-Alg-RAGRP41-4104200 - V.2

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1.0 Airbags and restraint systems

In the case of vehicles with airbags and restraint systems observe the relevant SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .
When straightening work is carried out on the body there is a risk of airbags being accidentally activated when the battery is connected.

Because of this risk the battery ground cable must be DISCONNECTED prior to all repair work on the body.