Volkswagen Transporter 2016 Workshop Manual page 12

Transporter 2016 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020
♦ There are no replacement intervals for airbag units.
♦ Under no circumstances should checks be carried out with a
test lamp, voltmeter or ohmmeter.
♦ Pyrotechnic components may only be checked in installed
state and with vehicle diagnosis, testing and information sys‐
tems approved by the manufacturer.
♦ When working on pyrotechnic components and airbag control
unit - J234- , battery earth strap must be disconnected with
ignition switched ON. Then, cover the negative terminal.
♦ A waiting time of 10 seconds is necessary after disconnecting
the battery.
♦ Battery must be connected with ignition SWITCHED ON.
When doing this, there should be no-one inside the vehicle.
♦ If the ignition is not switched on after reconnecting the battery,
the ignition may only be switched on (key/button) from the
driver's seat with the seat set in the rearmost position.
♦ Observe required procedures after connecting battery ⇒ Elec‐
trical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and con‐
necting battery .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components of the restraint sys‐
tem, for example before separating an electrical connection,
the mechanic must electrostatically discharge himself/herself.
Electrostatic discharge is achieved by touching earthed met‐
allic parts, such as the door striker plate.
♦ Wash hands after coming into contact with triggered pyrotech‐
nic components of restraint system.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must not be opened or repaired; al‐
ways use new parts (risk of injury).
♦ Pyrotechnic components that have been dropped onto a hard
surface or show signs of damage must not be installed in a
vehicle.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must be installed immediately after
they have been removed from their packaging.
♦ If work is interrupted, the pyrotechnic component must be
stored back in its packaging.
♦ Leaving the pyrotechnic component unattended is prohibited.
♦ When connecting pyrotechnic components of the restraint
system, only the person carrying out the work may be inside
the vehicle.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must not come into contact with
grease, cleaning solution or similar.
♦ The airbag unit must be renewed if any contamination such as
oil, grease, paint or solvent penetrates the fabric.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must not be subjected to tempera‐
tures above 100°C, even for short periods.
Special instructions for driver and front passenger airbags
♦ Removed driver and front passenger airbag units must be
stored with padded side upwards.
It is essential to carry out work in the following sequence when
renewing airbag units:
1 - Remove old airbag unit and place to one side with padded
side upwards.
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Rep. gr.00 - Technical data