Additional Thorax Airbag Safety Precautions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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).

Replace the backrest cushion if the thorax airbag deploys.

All damaged parts must be replaced after a collision. If there is no damage detected on the airbag unit, the airbag unit can be reused.

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.