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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AIRBAG

The airbag is a device subject to legislation on explosives, classed according to the laws in force in each country .

It is therefore important that personnel carrying out any repairs or adjustments observe the following safety standards .

1 - PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN : VEHICLES

1 - 1 - REMOVAL

In the case of an active or non-active airbag observed with the warning indicator :

• APPLY THE DE-ACTIVATION PROCEDURE
• remove the steering wheel airbag
• store with the airbag upwards : the connector supported

In the case of a triggered airbag :

• wash hands at the end of the operation
• if there is any contact of the residue with the eyes, rinse immediately with running water

1 - 2 - REFITTING

Ensure that the area around the steering wheel and fascia panel is completely clear .

When connecting the airbag, never put your head in the area which could be occupied by the inflated airbag .

Do not accidentally connect the system electrical supply .

Fit only genuine replacement parts calibrated for the type of vehicle e.g. 605, 406 etc. .

APPLY THE ACTIVATION PROCEDURE .

2 - PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WITH AIRBAGS

Store with the airbag upward (The connector supported) .

After removal, store the airbag in a cupboard .

Do not use an ohmmeter or any other current generating source on the trigger .

Do not expose to temperatures above 100 degrees C or to flames .

Do not dismantle, cut, pierce, solder or modify the assembly .

Do not drop it or expose it to physical impacts .

Do not remove the shunt in the connector .

Do not expose to flames .

Never throw into a tip or a bin without having first deployed the component in the vehicle .

WARNING : never destroy the component other than when secured in its original position .

Never connect any harnesses other than those specified by the manufacturer .

Never refit a partly deployed airbag .

3 - PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN : HANDLING THE AIRBAG

Transport the airbag by itself, bag upwards .

Do not put your arms round the airbag .

Carry the airbag close to the body, bag outwards .

Do not allow unauthorised persons to transport the airbag .

4 - GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Do not disconnect the battery with the engine running .

Before connecting a connector, check the condition of the various contacts (distortion, corrosion) .

Check the presence and condition of the mechanical locking of the connectors .

During electrical checks : The battery must be fully charged .

Never use a voltage source higher than 16 V .

Never use a test lamp .

Do not produce a spark .

APPLY THE DE-ACTIVATION PROCEDURE FOR ANY REPAIR WORK WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF PHYSICAL IMPACT :

• mechanical
• panel work

E.g. spot facing, etc. and any welding .

If attempts at destruction fail, wait a few minutes before carrying out any further work or return the component to the warranty return centre .

The airbag is a perishable component, ensure that it is not more than 10 years old from date of first registration .

If the component has been replaced, check that the expiry date written in the Warranty and Maintenance Record booklet has not been passed .

DESTROY THE AIRBAG BEFORE SENDING THE VEHICLE TO THE SCRAPYARD, FOLLOWING THE SCRAPPING PROCEDURE .

FRANCE only :

• if the attempts at destruction fail, wait a few moments before any operation or return the untriggered component to the warranty return centre