Airbag Connector, Replacing: Installing

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:

Pyrotechnical components can deploy unintentionally.

Risk of injury.

- Discharge static electricity: briefly touch the door striker.

-- Connect the connector -1- to the airbag igniter in direction of -arrow A-.

Fig 1: Release Connector Lock Using A Small Screwdriver & Disconnect Harness Connector

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Press in the connector lock -2- in direction of -arrow B-. While doing this, the connector is pushed into the airbag igniter and locks into place.

Install in reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are pushed in all the way and that they engage audibly.