Porsche 996 TT, Repair Manual

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Do not bring into contact with grease, solvents or cleaning agents. •
Do not expose to temperatures above 100°C. •
Keep the unfolding area of the airbag clear; e.g. do not hang test devices over the steering wheel.
When carrying, hold the airbag with the blow−out direction facing away from the body. Store the unit
with the airbag facing upwards.
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Electrostatic charge: in general, suitable work clothing and footwear are to be worn. => Materials •
Do not remove the short−circuit spring of the plug contacts. •
Never connect airbag units to electrical power sources not in accordance with regulations (danger of
immediate ignition). Only use testers prescribed by the manufacturer. ’ 0, 6901 Airbag diagnosis . •
During installation/removal or work on the vehicle involving shocks: switch off ignition, disconnect
and cover the negative terminal of the battery, wait 1 minute and only then disconnect the plug
connection. •
Transport: in transport packaging. Forbidden in passenger compartment!
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Storage in the workshop: max. 10 kg (=> 100 driver's or 50 passenger's airbags); security against
theft! •
The installation of the airbag/belt tensioner unit must be carried out immediately after removal from
the transport container.
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If work is interrupted, the airbag/belt tensioner unit must be stored in the transport container again. •
Leaving the belt tensioner unit unsupervised is not permitted.
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Behaviour in cases of malfunction or danger
Note
Protect against flames and heat. •
In case of fire, inform the fire brigade on arrival about the units present. •
Do not install mechanically damaged units or units that have fallen from a low height.
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Always replace units that are mechanically damaged (bulges, cracks). •
Because of the irritating combustion residues, only handle triggered airbags with protective gloves
and goggles. •
In the case of contact with combustion residues, wash the affected skin with soap and water. •
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