Passenger airbag, removing and installing: Notes
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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Torque wrench V.A.G 1410
- Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 A
CAUTION:
Observe safety precautions for work on airbags →
Airbag safety precautions .
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
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- Removal:
- Disconnect the battery ground (GND) strap →
- 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL
- 27 - BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL for ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT - GENERAL INFORMATION
- 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!
- Remove brace behind airbag unit.
- Remove nut - 3 - (Qty. 4).
- Remove airbag unit.
- Lay airbag unit so padding faces upward.
- Installing:
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.
- Connect 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 - Supports
- Always replace after airbag has deployed.
- Remove passenger airbag unit
- Remove bolts - 4 - (Qty. 4).
3 - Nuts (Qty. 4)
- Tightening torque 9 Nm
- Always replace after airbag has deployed
4 - Screws (4x)
- Tightening torque 9 Nm
- Always replace after airbag has deployed
5 - Connector
6 - Airbag unit frame
- Always replace after airbag has deployed.
- Remove passenger airbag unit