Porsche 996 TT, Repair Manual

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WARNING
Danger of injury and damage to property as a result of incorrect handling of airbag units! (Part 2)
Please observe the following points:
The control module must be removed in advance if you have to perform welding in the immediate
vicinity of the control module! •
Airbag components may not be repaired! •
Airbag components must always be replaced! •
Wash your hands after touching triggered airbag units!
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Handling airbag and belt tensioner
Dangers for persons and the environment
Note
Injury caused by incorrect triggering of the installed unit. •
Injury caused by spinning away e.g. of the entire unit.
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Burns caused by touching the hot surfaces of a triggered unit. •
Damage to hearing due to the explosion when gas is released. •
Irritation caused by breathing in explosive dust, especially in older models. •
Irritation due to skin and eye contact with slag produced by the explosion, especially in older models. •
Airbag/belt tensioner components should neither be opened or repaired; always use only new parts.
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Injury caused by incorrect triggering due to manipulation of the short circuit bridge. •
Protective measures and rules of behaviour
Note
Assembly work only by trained staff. •
Carry out tests only with the Porsche System Tester diagnostic module; do not use test lamps,
voltmeters or ohmmeters.
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