Acquisition, transportation, storage, testing and assembly work should only be performed or supervised by properly trained personnel.

Install airbag or emergency tensioning retractor units immediately after taking them from the storage room.

Airbag and emergency tensioning retractor units must be protected from flying sparks, open flames and temperatures of > 100°C.

Do not transport airbag or emergency tensioning retractor units in the passenger compartment; store in original replacement part packaging only and secure tightly in the load compartment of the vehicle.

Do not let airbag and emergency tensioning retractor units come into contact with grease, oil or cleaning agents.

Perform system test only with approved testing units in the installed state and with vehicle unoccupied.

Initial hookup of the battery or an external power supply may only be done when the ignition is switched on and the vehicle is unoccupied.

Airbags and emergency tensioning retractor units that have dropped from a height of more than 0.5 m must be replaced.

Keep at a safety distance of at least 10 meters if scrapping air bags or emergency tensioning retractor units by controlled ignition.

Take the following steps before performing body work or retrofitting operations, working on air or emergency tensioning retractor units, or working on components connected to airbag or emergency tensioning retractor unit circuitry (e.g. removal of the steering wheel):

Remove ignition key

Disconnect and insulate the battery ground cable.

Disconnect any external power sources (e. g. chargers).

Pull plug from control unit prior to performing work inside the passenger compartment and prior to any welding work.