Additional Thorax Airbag Safety Precautions
CAUTION:
- Seat covers or protective covers that are not approved specially for use on Volkswagen seats with thorax airbags must not be used.
- Do not cut the backrest cushion in thorax airbag area.
- The seam in thorax airbag area must run straight when installing.
- All upholstery clips must be replaced (metal and plastic clips).
- During installation, all upholstery clips must be placed in the same place they were when they were removed.
- If the cover is damaged (with rips, burned holes, etc.) in thorax airbag region, it must be replaced for safety reasons so that airbag deploys correctly.
- Do not repair the backrest cover in the thorax airbag area (because of special materials and strictly defined seams).
- Always replace the backrest cushion if the thorax airbag deploys.
- All damaged parts must be replaced after a collision. If no airbag unit damage is detected, the airbag unit can still be used.
- If thorax airbag units are replaced, the new thorax airbag number sticker should be removed and placed over the old sticker on the seat pan.
- Do not poke the cover with an upholstery needle or other sharp objects near the airbag, the Front Passenger Seat Occupant Sensor -G128- or the passenger occupant detection system mat in the cover.