Seat Position Sensor, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, and 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Follow the General Safety Precautions when working with airbags. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

-- Cut the electrical wires on the new seat position sensor to the same length as those on the old sensor.

The same wire colors must have the same length.

-- Connect the electrical wires with crimp connectors -arrow A- and -arrow B- WIRING HARNESS AND CONNECTOR REPAIRS .

Fig 1: Identifying Crimp Connectors And Hook

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Wrap the entire length of the wiring harness-from the clip to the seat position sensor-with fabric-reinforced adhesive tape.

-- Install the seat position sensor, making sure the hook -arrow C- on the sensor is inserted in the seat pan lower frame.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Make sure the electrical connectors are pushed in as far as the stop and that they engage audibly.

WARNING:

Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition on. Refer to BATTERY .

NOTE:

If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault after assembly, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again.