Pedestrian Protection Crash Sensor -G570- / -G571-, Removing And Installing: 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.

-- Attach the connector -1- to the crash sensor until it clicks into place -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector

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-- Push in the connector lock -2- to secure the connector.

Install in reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

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

Make sure the wires are not pinched.

CAUTION:

Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment of pyrotechnic components.

- Always connect the battery when the ignition is switched on.

- There must not be anyone in the vehicle interior when connecting the battery.

- If the ignition is not switched on after the battery is reconnected, only switch on the ignition with the driver seat in the rearmost position.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition switched on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

NOTE:

If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault after assembling, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.