Handling Non-Deployed Airbag Modules And Pyrotechnic Seat Belt Tensioners
Handling non-deployed airbag modules and pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners
If the car is to be scrapped, or when replacing the steering wheel module, the passenger module, the seat belt tensioner and the front seat SIPS airbag
Handling
Warning! Non-deployed pyrotechnical SRS components must not be deployed or ignited inside the vehicle.
For disarming of non-deployed pyrotechnical SRS units, see: Non-triggered SRS components, destruction Discarding Pyrotechnic Components.
Remove Supplemental Restraint System Module (SRS) pyrotechnical components according to the instructions in:
- Air bag, driver's side. See Steering wheel module and steering wheel Airbag Driver's Side (SRS), Replacing
- Air bag, passenger side. See Passenger airbag module Passenger Airbag Module
- Inflatable curtain S40. See IC (inflatable curtain) IC (Inflatable Curtain)
- Inflatable curtain V40. See IC (inflatable curtain) IC (Inflatable Curtain)
- Seat belt tensioner. See Seat belt tensioners, replacing Removal and Replacement
- SIPS-bag. See SIPS airbag SIPS Airbag.
Warning! Airbag modules or pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners must never be taken apart, repaired or transferred to another vehicle.
Warning! Under no circumstances use an ohmmeter or other live measuring instrument to take readings on a disconnected non-deployed airbag or pyrotechnic seat belt tensioner. Airbags and pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners may deploy.
Storage and transport
For temporary storage, the steering wheel module must be placed with the metal side down in a safe place. This protects the outer material.
Note! For storage for longer periods, inflatable curtains, airbag modules and pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners must be stored in their original packaging.
Note! Inflatable curtains, airbag modules and pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners must be stored and transported according to the relevant national statutory requirements.
Note! Loose IC modules should be stored in racks or another approved packaging.
Note! Inflatable curtain (IC) modules must not be exposed to temperatures above 110°C.
Inflatable curtains (IC), airbag modules and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners, must be transported according to the relevant national statutory requirements.