Airbag control module -J234-, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Torque Wrench V.A.G 1410

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Torque wrench V.A.G 1410

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

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Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 A

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

Fig 3: Airbag Control Module -J234- Remove/Install Components

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1 - Airbag Control Module

Removal:

Disconnect the battery ground (GND) strap →
- 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL
- 27 - BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL for ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - GENERAL INFORMATION
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Remove center console → Center console, removing and installing (vehicles up to 10.04) .
Position securing clip - 4 - on connector - 3 -.
Remove connector - 3 - from control module - 1 -.

Remove bolts - 2 - (Qty. 3).
Remove control module.

Installing:

Installation is reverse of removal.

NOTE:

Follow safety measures after connecting battery →
- 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL
- 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.
After replacing control module, it must be coded.

See Guided Fault Finding, Body, 69 Passenger Protection, Airbag 8.4E, Electrical Components, J234 Airbag Control Module, J234 Airbag Control Module, coding.

2 - Bolts (3x)

Tightening torque 7 Nm

3 - Connector

4 - Securing bracket