Passenger airbag, removing and installing: Notes

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Torque Wrench V.A.G 1410

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Fig 2: Identifying Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing And Information System VAS 5051

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CAUTION: Observe safety precautions for work on airbags → Airbag safety precautions .

Fig 3: Passenger Airbag Remove/Install Components

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1 - Front passenger airbag unit

CAUTION: Observe safety precautions for work on airbags → Airbag safety precautions .

CAUTION: Note assignment of airbag unit to instrument panel .

Disconnect the battery ground (GND) strap →
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Remove glove compartment → Storage compartments and covers .
Disconnect connector behind airbag unit Disconnect airbag connector

CAUTION: Connector - 5 - (2-pin, red) on passenger airbag unit must not be disconnected under any circumstances!

CAUTION: Note assignment of airbag unit to instrument panel .

Install airbag unit.
Ensure connector behind airbag unit engages completely (audibly) Disconnect airbag connector
Turn on ignition.

CAUTION: No one should be in vehicle when connecting battery.

NOTE:

Follow safety measures after connecting battery →
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- 27 - BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL for ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - GENERAL INFORMATION
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If the Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) K75 shows a malfunction after assembly, DTC memory must be checked with Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 A, cleared and then rechecked.

2 - Supports

3 - Nuts (Qty. 4)

4 - Screws (4x)

5 - Connector

6 - Airbag unit frame