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222 ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC SYSTEM D AILY Base - May 2004 At the end of every operation on the system, it must be checked using Modus, I.W.T. or other diagnostic tools. sticker with a removable part stating the date of installation of the system and components. The removable part is detached and the information on it is filed together with the system check report supplied by Modus, by the workshop that installed the components. replaced before that time, a new air bag system (cable and components) should be installed. As mentioned previously, the data concerning the components and the date of system installation are to be filed. Removing and scrapping an activated air bag module and pretensioner from a vehicle Always wear gloves and safety goggles for handling an activated air bag or pretensioner. Wash the hands and exposed skin immediately with neutral soap and water after handling the components of an air bag module or pretensioner. In the case of exposure to secondary products, immediately rinse the eyes with running water. The failure to comply with these instructions may result in injury. pretensioner: activated air bag module and pretensioners. 2. Disconnect the air bag module and pretensioner mechanical fastenings. 3. Disconnect the component connector from the air bag harness. 4. Place the air bag module and pretensioner in a special sealed polythene bag. 5. Send to the authorised collection/disposal centre. and pretensioners in the appropriate manner. The residues left by combustion of the propellant require some consideration. They are mostly concentrated in the generator body or in small quantities in the bag. These residues may contain copper or chloride (e.g. potassium chloride). If the propellant is based on sodium azide or potassium nitrate, the combustion residues are highly alkaline and corrosive. Always wear appropriate protection for the eyes and skin. Deployed air bags should always be stored in dry, suitably ventilated places. Removing or scrapping an air bag module that has not been deployed from a reparable vehicle If the connector is cut or removed from the air bag unit, the safety device is disabled and this could cause unforeseen activation with serious consequences for the physical integrity of people. Air bag systems have a reserve power unit in the control unit. This must be deactivated disconnecting the two battery terminals and waiting for at least 10 minutes before doing any work on any components of the air bag. When handling an air bag module, always keep the bag and outer cover away from the body. When positioning an active air bag on a bench or other surface, always place the bag and its cover upwards, not on the resting surface and away from people. Never put any object near an active air bag as it would become a bullet in the event of deployment. Active, damaged air bag modules and pretensioners (e.g. breakage of the electrical connection) must be kept away from corrosive or oxidising substances. The failure to comply with these instructions may cause fire, and/or serious harm to persons. ! Do not cut cables or tamper with the connector between the vehicle harness and the air bag module. The connector contains a safety circuit. ! Always keep active, undamaged, air bag modules and pretensioners in a cool, dry, locked and safe place. Do not expose to naked flames or temperatures above 150 ºC. Do not cut, drill, braze weld an air bag module or its components with electric current. Never expose an air bag module or pretensioner to electric currents. The failure to comply with these instructions may damage the unit, cause fire, cause unforeseen deployment and serious harm to persons. The air bag modules and pretensioners have an energy reserve. This decive gives the electric pulse needed to deploy the bag if the battery or cables are damaged during the crash before the sensor activates the gas generator. NOTE |