Mini Cooper workshop manual page 264

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RESTRAINTSYSTEMS HandlingandStorage CAUTION:Improperhandlingorstorage caninternally damage the airbag • Donottrytodisassembletheairbagassemblyorassembly,makingitinoperative.If you pretensioner. They have no serviceable parts.suspecttheairbagassemblyhasbeendamaged, Onceanairbagorpre-tensionerhas beeninstall a new unit and refer to the deployed, it cannot be repaired or reused.Deployment/DisposalProceduresfordisposing • Donotcarryaseatbeltpre-tensionerassemblyof the damaged airbag. by the electrical lead, or allow the reel or tube to hangontheflexible link. Overnightstorage • Becarefulthat the airbag assembly receives no strong shocks; it could deploy. Airbag modules are classed as explosive articles • Special bolts are necessary for installing theandassuchmustbestoredinanapprovedsecure airbag assembly. Do not use other bolts.steel cabinet which has been registered by the local authority. Airbagstorage Seat belt pre-tensioner storage For temporary storage of the seat belt pre-tensioner during service, observe the following precautions: • Placethepre-tensionerin designated storage area. • Storetheremovedpre-tensioneron a secure, flat surface away from heat, oil, grease, detergent or water. CAUTION:Improperhandlingorstorage candamagethepre-tensionerassembly.If damageissuspected,installanew assembly. Overnightstorage For temporary storage of the airbag assembly duringTheseatbelt pre-tensioners are classed as service, observe the following precautions:explosive articles and as such must be stored in an approved secure steel cabinet which has been • Alwayskeepcomponentsdry. registered by the local authority. • Alwayscarrytheairbagmodulewiththepad surface face up. • Storetheremovedairbagassemblywiththepad surface face up. • Donotallowanythingtorestontheairbag module. • Placetheairbagmoduleinadesignatedstorage area. WARNING:Iftheairbagisimproperly stored face down, accidental deployment could propel the unit with enough force to causeseriousinjury. • Storetheremovedairbagassemblyonasecure flat surface away from any electrical equipment or high heat source (exceeding 85°C/185°F) and free of any oil, grease, detergent or water. 2 PRECAUTIONS

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