Pedestrian Protection Trigger 1 -G598- / Pedestrian Protection Trigger 2 -G599-, 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.

-- Slide the pedestrian protection trigger -2- all the way onto both hinge pins.

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NOTE:

Pay attention to the prelatching mechanism on the lower hinge pin.

-- Secure the pedestrian protection trigger -2- on the upper hinge pin with the clip -1-.

-- Use the clip -3- to secure the pedestrian protection trigger -2- on the lower hinge pin.

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 connector -4- for the pedestrian protection trigger to the vehicle electrical system.

NOTE:

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

Make sure the wires are not pinched.

-- Route the connector -4- over the fender tab and clip it in the fender.

Further installation is performed in reverse order of the removal.

-- 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.