Passive Occupant Detection System (PODS) passenger airbag deactivation belt latch (USA only), replacing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1331

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Torque wrench V.A.G 1331

CAUTION: Observe:

Airbag safety precautions → Airbag safety precautions
Safety precautions for working with pyrotechnic belt tensioners → Pyrotechnic belt tensioners, safety and handling instructions
Seat belt inspection → Seat belts, inspecting .

Remove seat:

Standard seat: Vehicles through 10.04 → Front seats (standard seat), removing and installing , vehicles from 11.04 → Front seats (standard seat), removing and installing
Electric seat: Vehicles through 10.04 → Front power seats with memory, removing and installing , vehicles from 11.04 → Front power seats with memory, removing and installing

Removing

NOTE:

The seat occupied recognition passenger airbag deactivation belt latch is only installed on passenger side.

CAUTION: The seat occupied recognition passenger airbag deactivation belt latch must be replaced each time passenger belt tensioner deploys.

Removing

Fig 2: Identifying Connector, Clip, Bolt & Belt Latch

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Disconnect connector - 1 - under seat.
If present, remove cable from clip - 2 - equipment versions.
Remove bolt - 3 -.
Remove belt latch - 4 -.

Installing

CAUTION: The seat occupied recognition passenger airbag deactivation belt latch must be replaced each time passenger belt tensioner deploys.

Observe:

Airbag safety precautions → Airbag safety precautions
Safety precautions for working with pyrotechnic belt tensioners → Pyrotechnic belt tensioners, safety and handling instructions
Seat belt inspection → Seat belts, inspecting .

Installation is reverse of removal.

NOTE:

If seat occupied recognition passenger airbag deactivation belt latch is replaced, seat occupied recognition registration sheet must be filled out with serial number and bar code sticker from new belt latch and sent to importer.

Tightening torque

Component	Nm
Belt latch to seat	34