Protective measures and rules of behaviour

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Assembly work only by trained staff.
Carry out tests only with the Porsche System Tester diagnostic module; do not use test lamps, voltmeters or ohmmeters.
Do not bring into contact with grease, solvents or cleaning agents.
Do not expose to temperatures above 100°C.
Keep the unfolding area of the airbag clear; e.g. do not hang test devices over the steering wheel. When carrying, hold the airbag with the blow-out direction facing away from the body. Store the unit with the airbag facing upwards.
Electrostatic charge: in general, suitable work clothing and footwear are to be worn.
Do not remove the short-circuit spring of the plug contacts.
Never connect airbag units to electrical power sources not in accordance with regulations (danger of immediate ignition). Only use testers prescribed by the manufacturer.
During installation/removal or work on the vehicle involving shocks: switch off ignition, disconnect and cover the negative terminal of the battery, wait 1 minute and only then disconnect the plug connection.
Transport: in transport packaging. Forbidden in passenger compartment!
Storage in the workshop: max. 10 kg (100 driver's or 50 passenger's airbags); security against theft!
The installation of the airbag/belt tensioner unit must be carried out immediately after removal from the transport container.
If work is interrupted, the airbag/belt tensioner unit must be stored in the transport container again.
Leaving the belt tensioner unit unsupervised is not permitted.