Safety procedures when igniting airbag units
- Danger of injury and damage to property as a result of incorrect handling of airbag units.
→ Before disposal, render the airbag units harmless by electrical ignition and while observing all precautionary measures, thereby preventing them being used incorrectly!
→ Ignition and preparations may only be carried out by skilled staff, supervised by a second responsible person!
→ Other normal accident prevention regulations must also be observed!
→ Ignite airbag units only in their securely installed, original condition in the vehicle!
→ Carry out ignition only in suitable, free areas!
→ Use only the ignition tool intended for that purpose!
→ All loose objects must first be removed from the expansion area of the airbag!
→ Each ignition circuit of all airbag units and belt tensioners must be ignited individually.
→ Persons possibly affected must be informed of the resulting noise beforehand!
→ Use ear protectors!
→ Maintain a safety distance by utilising the entire cable length of the ignition tool!
→ Do not connect the voltage source until all other preparations are complete!
→ Choose a place in front of the vehicle. This also applies to persons not involved!
→ Perform ignition with the doors closed and the side windows open!
→ Do not approach the vehicle until after a waiting period (approx. 3 minutes) if ignition fails!
→ Allow airbag units to cool down under observation following ignition!
→ Avoid skin contact with ignited airbag units!
- Danger of injury and damage to property as a result of incorrect handling of airbag units.
→ Remove ignition key. Disconnect and insulate the ground line on the battery. → 27 06 IN WORK INSTRUCTIONS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY - AS OF MY 2005 (ALL MODELS) .
→ After the battery is disconnected, always wait for 1 minute before disconnecting the airbag plugs.