Special Information Regarding Driver and Front Passenger Airbags

• Store the driver and front passenger airbag units in the uninstalled state so that the cushioned side faces upward.

When Replacing Airbag Units, The Following Sequence Must Be Followed Exactly: 

1. Remove the old airbag unit and store with the cushion side facing up.
2. Remove the new airbag unit from the shipping packaging and store it with the cushion side facing up.
3. Place the old airbag unit in the shipping packaging immediately.
4. Install the new airbag unit in the vehicle.

Special Information Regarding Belt Tensioners 

• Use extreme care when removing and installing belt tensioner units. Improper handling of belt tensioner units is very dangerous and could result in serious personal injury.
• Belt tensioner units that are mechanically damaged (dents, cracks) must always be replaced.
• The open end of the belt tensioner should never be pointed at anyone.
• When connecting a belt tensioner, all mechanical parts, including those in the three-point seat belt, must be secured correctly. If it is not possible to connect the belt tensioner because of insufficient space, the seat belt webbing must be rolled up completely prior to connection. In this case there is no increased safety risk, if all other safety instructions are followed. This particularly includes the notes regarding the disconnection of the battery and the static discharging of the technician prior to connecting the belt tensioner.
• Even after a crash, it is possible that the belt tensioner ignited, but the seat belt force limiter did NOT. Treat these components as if they had not ignited.