Driver Side Airbag Igniter N199 and Front Passenger Side Airbag Igniter N200 (top-mounted airbag), removing and installing

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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

Fig 3: Special Tool - Engine And Transmission Holder VAS 6095

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Engine and transmission holder VAS 6095

Fig 4: Fixture For Seat Repair VAS 6136

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Fixture for seat repair VAS 6136

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

Fig 5: Driver Side Airbag Igniter N199 And Front Passenger Side Airbag Igniter N200 (Top-Mounted Airbag) Remove/Install Components

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Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

1 - Drivers and passengers side airbags

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 seat:

Standard seat: Vehicles up to 10.04 → Front seats (standard seat), removing and installing
Electric seat: Vehicles up to 10.04 → Front power seats with memory, removing and installing
Recaro seat through 10.04 → Seat, removing and installing

Mount the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136 on the engine and transmission holder VAS 6095.
Attach the front seat to the fixture for seat repair VAS 6136.
Remove backrest panel:

Standard seat: Vehicles up to 10.04 → Front backrest (standard seat), removing and installing
Electric seat: Vehicles up to 10.04 → Backrest cover, removing and installing
Recaro seat through 10.04 → Backrest cover, removing and installing

Loosen boot - 4 -.
Remove wiring harness - 5 - upward.
Remove nuts - 2 - (2x) of side airbag - 1 -.
Pry out metal strap - 3 -.

Remove side airbag - 1 -.
Remove clip - 6 - and carefully remove wiring harness - 5 -.

Installing:

Installation is reverse of removal. When doing this, note the following:

Ensure that the wiring harness - 5 - runs between seat frame and plastic guide - 7 - and that no tension is applied to the cable.
Secure clip - 6 -.
Switch on ignition.

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

Connect the battery ground (GND) strap →
- 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL
- 27 - BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL for ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - GENERAL INFORMATION
.

NOTE:

Follow safety measures after connecting battery →
- 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL
- 27 - BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL for ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - GENERAL INFORMATION
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 - Nuts (2x)

Tightening torque 5 Nm
Replace after each disassembly

3 - Metal tab

4 - Boot

5 - Cable harness

6 - Clip

7 - Plastic guide