24 Airbag System 1 Airbag Repair, Maintenance and Scrapping Components of the airbag system are installed in different positions around the vehicle. All operations of the airbag system or operations that require the removal of airbag system components to allow the repair of other vehicle components must be performed by an authorized BAIC dealership. Otherwise, the airbag system may be damaged. As a result, in the event of an accident, the system may abnormally trigger the airbag or fail to trigger the airbag at all. When scrapping the entire vehicle or airbag components, be absolutely sure to follow the relevant safety regulations.
Authorized BAIC dealerships which are familiar with the relevant safety regulations may provide you with an enquiry service. If repairs are not carried out by specialized technicians at an authorized BAIC dealership, the potential risk of injuries is increased. This is because the system may not trigger the airbag or trigger it when it is not needed in the event of an accident, thus serious injury or even death may be caused to passengers. Do NOT paste anything or cover the steering wheel or the soft plastic surface of the dashboard of the frontal passenger-side airbag assembly, or attempt to make any refitting to any of the above positions.
Do NOT install devices such as a cup holder or telephone bracket on the airbag assembly casing. Do NOT fix items such as notepads or telephone brackets on the windscreen above the front passenger-side airbag. Otherwise, if the front passenger-side airbag is triggered, these items may fall and cause injuries to driver and passengers. Warning Warning When cleaning the steering wheel or the dashboard, only use a dry or damp cloth. Do NOT use a solvent-containing cleaning agent to clean the surface of the dashboard or the airbag assembly. This is because solvents can cause the loosening of these components. When the airbag is triggered, broken plastic may cause serious injuries.
The airbag system can only be triggered once, and all triggered airbags must be replaced. Do NOT try to repair, remove or install any of the airbag system components on your own. All operations on the airbag or all operations to remove the airbag required for the repair of other vehicle components (such as the steering wheel) must be performed by an authorized BAIC dealership. This is because authorized BAIC dealerships are equipped with special tools, repair documents and qualified specialist technicians.