Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
72 Safety precautions and general information
Notes on safety
--> SAFETY REGULATIONS for handling airbag modules, airbag components and pyrotechnical seat belt tensioners.
--> NOTES ON SCRAPPING vehicles with gas generators.
--> DEACTIVATION/ACTIVATION PYROTECHNICAL COMPONENTS .
Handling electrical system and electronics .
--> UNLOCKING/LOCKING AIRBAG PLUG CONNECTIONS .
--> REPAIRING AIRBAG LINES .
--> HANDLING OPTICAL FIBRES .
Check
--> CHECK SEAT BELT .
--> CHECKLIST FOR SEAT BELT .
Airbag system
--> Functional description and checking, refer to Diagnosis system
--> DEACTIVATING AIRBAGS .
--> PROCEDURE AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT .
Active pedestrian protection AFGS.
--> Procedure after actuator triggering.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.