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  1. Rex71

    Rex71 Formula Junior

    Mar 24, 2007
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    #1 Rex71, Jan 19, 2008
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    Hi all,
    I bought a 550 with front end damage and must transport it to a friend's shop to start fixing it.
    Since the bumper is completely damaged, I am afraid that the air bags sensors are exposed and might cause the bags to deploy if they were activated during transporting/repairing.
    Does disconnecting the battery prohibits this from happening?
    Do I have to disconnect any wires or plugs?
    I ordered the repair manual, but it will take some time before I receive it.
    Thanks.
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  2. FandLcars

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    #2 FandLcars, Jan 19, 2008
    Didn't the bag(s) deploy when the front end damage occurred? I'm not sure how much impact it takes to deploy, but are you sure the car still has original bags? Just wondering and hoping to learn about how much it takes to get them to deploy. Good luck with the job!
     
  3. thibaut

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    #3 thibaut, Jan 19, 2008
    I believe switching off the battery will do the trick.
    But don`t take it as a 100% guarantee.... any one else can confirm ?

    Goodluck with the repair. the parts are very expensive (I think the hoods costs an arm for example).
    Also make sure there is no substantial damage to the chassis. Put it on a precise rig to check all is correct.

    Hopefully, since the airbags haven`t deployed the damage must be minimal.
     
  4. 285ferrari

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    #4 285ferrari, Jan 19, 2008
    The bags will not deploy unless they have a power source----Cut the battery and you are fine..
     
  5. Rex71

    Rex71 Formula Junior

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    #5 Rex71, Jan 20, 2008
    Thank you all for your replies.
    The air bags are the original ones& are still intact.
    So I believe it takes a greater force to deploy them.
    I will post updates when I start working on it.
    Thanks again.
     

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