Fiat Brava Service Manual page 368

Electrical equipment
Air Bag
Bravo-Brava
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When removing and replacing open (ex­
ploded) air bag modules, handle only one
module at a time and use gloves and gog­
gles for removal.
After the operations are completed, wash
hands thoroughly using neutral soap and
rinse eyes immediately in plenty of running
water if they come into contact with pow­
der residues.
The metallic parts of a recently detonated
air bag are very hot. Avoid touching these
components for several minutes (about 20
minutes) after the Air-Bag is activated.
A When removing and replacing UN EXPLODED air bags, always rest the air bag module with the opening flap and
pre-marked tear lines turned upward. Never place anything above the flap.
B Do not supply the air bag module with electric current in any way.
ra It is prohibited to test the continuity of system components unless modules have been replaced
uSSk by dummy resistances.
C Never repair Air Bag modules. Send all defective modules to the supplier.
D Do not heat the air bag module, e.g. by welding, percusion, drilling, machining etc.
- Never install air bag modules on a vehicle once they have been dropped or show any signs of damage.
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is forbidden to keep air bag modules together with inflammable material or fuel.
- The gas generators must not come into contact with acid, grease or heavy metals. Contact with such
substances could lead to the production of poisonous or harmful gas and explosive compounds.
- Store parts in their original packing. During temporary storage, follow the same procedure for an air
bag module removed from the vehicle but not activated, i.e. always use a locked steel cabinet which is
suitably designed (steel impact-resistant cabinet with grilles to allow natural ventilation inside)The
cabinet must be equipped with special warning signs (DANGER EXPLOSIVES - DO NOT USE
NAKED FLAMES - NOT TO BE OPENED BY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL).
- No-one working on a version fitted with an air bag is allowed to work from the front seats without
firstly rendering the system inoperative by turning the ignition key to STOP and then disconnecting
and insulating the battery, and then waiting for 10 minutes.
- If water and mud reach the level of device components as a result of exceptional atmospheric condi­
tions (floods, high tides etc.), the device must be replaced.
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I1-98 Supersedes previous vors.on Publication no. 506.670/14