Overview - Front Thorax Airbag

Fig 1: Front Side Airbag Assembly Overview

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Lower Hook
- For securing the thorax airbag to the backrest frame
Center Hook
- For securing the thorax airbag to the backrest frame
Upper Hook
- For securing the thorax airbag to the backrest frame
Front Thorax Airbag
- Driver side: with Driver Thorax Airbag Igniter -N199-
- Front passenger side: with Front Passenger Thorax Airbag Igniter -N200-
  WARNING:
  Follow all safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
- Removing and Installing. Refer to FRONT THORAX AIRBAG WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Wiring Harness
- Front Driver Thorax Airbag Igniter -N199- or Front Passenger Thorax Airbag Igniter -N200- continuous to the connector station.
Bolt
- 8 Nm
- Replace
- The threaded hole for the bolt must always be cleaned (for example, with a thread tap)
- Install with locking compound. Refer to the Parts Information for the locking compound.