Handling Non-Deployed SRS-Components

Handling non-deployed SRS-components

The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Handling non-deployed driver and passenger airbag modules and seat belt tensioners





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 each airbag / seat belt tensioner according to the instructions below.

Remove
- the driver's airbag module. See Airbag driver's side (SRS), replacing Airbag Driver's Side (SRS), Replacing
- the passenger airbag module. See Airbag passenger (SRS), replacing Airbag Passenger (SRS), Replacing
- the SIPS modules. See Airbag module seat (SIPS), replacing Airbag Module Seat (SIPS), Replacing
- the inflatable curtain (IC) module. See IC (inflatable curtain) module, replacing IC (Inflatable Curtain) Module, Replacing
- the front seat belt tensioner. See Seat belt front, replacing Seat Belt Front, Replacing
- the rear seat belt tensioners. See Seat belt rear, replacing Seat Belt Rear, Replacing
- the supplemental restraint system module (SRS). See Supplemental restraint system module (SRS), replacing Service and Repair
- the steering wheel. See Steering wheel, replacing Steering Wheel, Replacing
- the contact reel and steering wheel angle sensor. See Contact reel / steering wheel angle sensor, replacing Contact Reel/Steering Wheel Angle Sensor, Replacing.
For other information about the SRS (supplemental restraint system) after a collision, see Supplemental Restraint System Module (SRS), Reuse

Warning! Driver/passenger airbag modules and 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 seat belt tensioner. This could deploy the modules/seat belt tensioners.

Storage and transport




When temporarily storing the driver air bag module, it must be placed with the metal side (reverse) downwards in a well padded place to prevent damage to the surface material.

Note! For longer storage periods (unattended storage), airbag modules, inflatable curtain (IC) modules and other pyrotechnical components must be stored at a dedicated site in the original packaging.

Note! In the event of a fire at the storage site, the fire authorities must be informed about the presence of pyrotechnical components according to the relevant national statutory requirements.

Note! Loose Inflatable curtain (IC) modules must always be stored in Inflatable curtain (IC) racks, or in other approved packaging.

Note! Airbag modules must not be exposed to temperatures above 110°C.

Airbag modules and pyrotechnical components must be transported according the relevant national statutory requirements.