Driver's side
- Triggering of airbag unit.
- System faults can occur.
→ Switch off ignition and remove ignition key or remote control (hand-held transmitter).
→ A voltage supply (e.g. battery charger) must not be connected to the external power supply/jump - lead starting terminals.
→ Disconnect the battery and insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided.
→ Wait 1 minute after disconnecting the battery.
→ Only pull off connector on the triggering unit after the waiting time has elapsed.
→ Make sure that no foreign objects are located in front of the airbag unit during installation.
→ Replace damaged parts during removal.
→ Always position airbag units so that the blow-out opening is facing upwards, e.g. crest on driver's airbag.
→ Do not position anything on the airbag units.
→ If removed for an extended period, the airbag units must be stored in a safe place.
→ Airbag units must not come into contact with grease, oil, detergents, liquids, or similar substances.
→ Do not expose airbag units to temperatures above 90°.
→ Do not remove the short-circuit spring on the plug-in contacts.
→ Ignition and preparations may only be carried out by skilled staff, supervised by a second responsible person.
→ Before disposal, the airbag unit must be rendered harmless by electrical ignition performed in accordance with all precautionary measures, thereby preventing it from being used incorrectly.
- Use only the ignition tool intended for this purpose. First remove all loose objects from the expansion area of the airbag .
- Every ignition circuit for all airbag units and seat-belt pretensioners must be ignited individually .
- Persons who may be affected must be informed of the resulting noise beforehand .
- Wear ear protectors .
- Keep a safe distance by utilising the entire cable length of the ignition tool. Do not connect the voltage source until all other preparations are complete .
- If ignition fails, wait for approx. 3 minutes before approaching the vehicle .
- Carry out ignition only in suitable, open areas .
- Do not allow ignited airbag units to come into contact with the skin .
Overview of adapter cable 9257/4
B - Marking A - adapter for 1 st stage of driver's airbag unit
C - Marking B - adapter for 2nd stage of driver's airbag unit
E - Adapter for ignition device
- Remove steering column trim. → 481319 REMOVING AND INSTALLING TRIM FOR STEERING COLUMN - "REMOVING" SECTION
- Unplug connector from the airbag at the steering-column switch and plug in connector -B-
- 1st stage - of the adapter cable 9257/4
first.
Plugging in adapter plug for driver
- Connect the ignition device 9257 to the 2-pin connector -E- of the adapter cable 9257/4 .
- Place the ignition device in front of the vehicle through the door gap.
- After triggering, repeat the work step with the connector -C- - 2nd stage.