194000799 - AIR BAG SYSTEM - GENERAL REMARKS
Before working on the electrical system (connectors, electrical components, wiring, etc.) turn the ignition key OFF and DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. |
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED FOR OPERATIONS ON VEHICLES FITTED WITH AIR BAG AND PRETENSIONER SYSTEMS
The following instructions MUST BE FOLLOWED during any operation involving vehicles equipped with Air Bags and pretensioners. |
PRELIMINARY REGULATIONS
It should be remembered that Air Bag modules should be handled with care. Their use, transportation and storage are regulated by the procedures for handling such components, which are given below. |
The continuity of the system components can only be measured after the modules have been replaced with specific dummy resistances. |
The safety system components should ONLY be fitted and dismantled by skilled, authorized personnel. Failure to follow the procedures described below could result in the accidental activation of the system, personal injury or repairs to the system that are not necessary. AIR BAG MODULES AND/OR PRETENSIONERS MUST NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BE DISMANTLED.. |
Any attempt to resue, adapt or install one on a different type of vehicle could result in serious injury or even be fatal for the occupants of the vehicle in the case of an accident. |
It is forbidden to use naked flames near the modules. |
Do not attempt to repair the control unit, clock spring or Air Bag modules and/or pretensioners. |
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING AIR BAG MODULES AND/OR PRETENSIONERS
In normal conditions the driver''s and passenger Air Bags and/or pretensioners are activated by the electronic command during the impact. The gases that develop in these conditions are not toxic.It is important that the personnel who carry out repairs to devices fitted on the vehicle follow the safety regulations listed below.The personnel working on the devices should be trained and should observe the following precautions:- When removing and replacing open (exploded) Air Bags and/or pretensioners, only move the modules one at a time and wear protective gloves and goggles for the removal.Always rest the Air Bag module with the opening flap and the pre-breaking splining facing upwards. Never place anything on top of this flap.- Do not handle loose pretensioners or seats with pretensioners by holding by the rod- At the end of the operations wash your hands thoroughly with soap and, if there is any contact with the residual powder and your eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of running water.- On all versions with Air Bags it is forbidden to work from the front seats before having rendered the system inoperative by disconnecting the two battery leads and waiting at least 10 minutes.- The metal Air Bag components are very hot just after it has exploded. Avoid touching these components for 20 minutes after the Air Bag has been activated.- Never carry out repair operations on Air Bag modules. Send all defective modules to the supplier.- Never heat the Air Bag module (e.g. through welding, striking, drilling, mechanical machining, etc.);- Never fit Air Bag units and/or pretensioners that have been dropped or show signs of any type of damage.The storage of Air Bag modules together with flammable or combustible materials is prohibited. |
SCRAPPING AIR BAG MODULES
The Air Bag modules and/or pretensioners fitted on the vehicle should not be scrapped with the actual vehicle, but removed first.The Air Bag units and/or pretensioners cannot be scrapped unless they have been activated first.If the Air Bag module and/or pretensioners has not been activated during an accident it should be considered as still charged. |
Not following the procedures described here can cause the accidental activation of Air Bag units and/or pretensioners and result in personal injury. Air Bag units that have NOT been activated should be disposed of through normal methods. Air Bag units and/or pretensioners that have not bee activated contain substances that are dangerous to health and can cause personal injury if the sealed container is damaged during disposal. The disposal of Air Bag units and/or pretensioners not carried out in accordance with this procedure may be in violation of regulations in force on this subject. |