Safety Precautions For Pyrotechnic Components: General
- Testing, assembly, and repair work may only be performed by qualified personnel.
- There is no change interval for airbag units.
- Never test with a test light, volt meter or ohm meter.
- The pyrotechnic components may be checked only when they are installed and by using a manufacturer approved vehicle diagnostic tester.
- When working on pyrotechnic components and on the Airbag Control Module -J234-, the battery ground cable must be disconnected when the ignition is switched on. Then cover the negative terminal.
- Wait for 10 seconds after disconnecting the battery.
- The ignition must be SWITCHED ON when connecting the battery. Nobody should be inside the vehicle with doing this.
- If the ignition is not switched on after the battery is reconnected - "indicator lamps in the instrument cluster do not light up" - the ignition (key/button) may only be switched on when the driver seat is positioned all the way back.
- Follow all steps after connecting the battery. Refer to BATTERY .
- Before handling pyrotechnic components of the restraint system, for example, before disconnecting the connector, the technician must discharge static electricity. Touching grounded metal parts, for example, touching the door striker, will discharge the static electricity.
- Wash hands after touching ignited restraint system pyrotechnic components.
- Pyrotechnic components may not be opened nor repaired; always use new parts (risk of injury).
- Pyrotechnic components that have fallen onto a hard surface or show signs of damage must not be installed in vehicle.
- Pyrotechnic components should be installed immediately upon removal from shipping package.
- If the work must be stopped for awhile, put the pyrotechnic component back into its shipping package.
- Do not leave the pyrotechnic component out unattended.
- When connecting the passenger safety system pyrotechnic components, only the person performing the work should be in the vehicle.
- Do not use any grease, cleaning solutions or similar on pyrotechnic components.
- Replace the airbag unit if any contaminants such as oil, grease, paint, dye or solvents have penetrated the fabric.
- Pyrotechnic components must not be exposed to temperatures over 100 °C (212 °F), even for a short time.