Porsche 996 TT, Repair Manual

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Assembly and adjustment work
DANGER
Danger of injury through malfunction of airbag system.
Never drive with an unlocked triggering unit − airbag. •
As long as the airbag triggering unit is not locked, the warning light lights up continuously. •
The triggering unit is locked with the Porsche System Tester.
WARNING
Danger of injury and damage to property as a result of incorrect handling of airbag units!
Please observe the following point:
Inspection and assembly work may only be carried out by specialist staff •
Before working on the airbag system and also when working on neighbouring parts where there is a risk
because live parts are close to the airbag system, always implement the following safety measures:
1. Remove ignition key.
2. Disconnect and cover the negative terminal of the battery.
WARNING
Danger of injury and damage to property as a result of incorrect handling of airbag units! (Part 1)
Please observe the following points:
Inspection and assembly work may only be carried out by specialist staff! •
After the battery is disconnected, assembly work or work on the vehicle with a hammer or similar
tools may not be started until after a waiting period of 1 minute! This is necessary in order to interrupt
the power supply to the airbag system and to ensure it is not triggered accidentally! •
This is necessary in order to interrupt the power supply to the airbag system and to ensure it is not
triggered accidentally! •
Airbag units must be fitted immediately after being removed from their storage location! •
On no account may airbag units be left lying around unsupervised! •
If work is interrupted, airbag units must immediately be locked away again! •
Airbag units must not come into contact with grease, oil, cleaning agents or similar substances! •
Airbag units may not be exposed to temperatures above 90 °C! •
Airbag units and control units which have fallen from a low height may no longer be installed! •
No additional linings, stickers or similar may be attached to the steering wheel in the vicinity of the
passenger's airbag and side airbag! •
No changes may be made to the wiring and to the components of the airbag system! •
The battery must always be disconnected before starting straightening and welding work with an
electrical welding unit! •
Electrostatic charge: in general, suitable work clothing and footwear are to be worn. => Materials •
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 . •
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