Inspecting The Airbag System; Visual Inspection; Checking Airbag Warning Light; Function Test Of The Airbag System - Porsche 996 TT Repair Manual

03 Inspecting the airbag system

Visual inspection

Checking airbag warning light

Function test of the airbag system

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Visual inspection
1. Check airbag units visually:
a. Check that a trim or stickers are not attached to the airbag units (driver's, passenger's, side airbag).
b. Visual inspection of the components for damage and
deformation.
c. The system check must be acknowledged in the stamp spaces provided in the Guarantee and
Maintenance booklet.
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Checking airbag warning light
1. Function test of airbag
warning light in instrument
cluster:
a. Switch on
ignition.
Note
• The airbag warning light must light up for approx. 3 seconds. If the warning light does not light up,
check the light unit and power supply.
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Function test of the airbag system
1. Function test of the airbag system:
CAUTION
Danger of injury and damage to property as a result of incorrect handling of airbag units!
Always observe the safety regulations for handling airbag units ' 6, 69 Safety regulations for handling airbag
and belt tensioner units .
Connect and switch on the Porsche System
Tester.
Switch on
ignition.
Establish communication with the airbag
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