Airbag Control Module -J234-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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

WARNING:

Observe the safety precautions for pyrotechnical components Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .

-- Disconnect the battery ground cable when the ignition is turned on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the footwell center console trim panel. Refer to FRONT FOOTWELL CENTER CONSOLE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the nut -3- in the front of the driver footwell.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

WARNING:

Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.

-- Disconnect the connector in the front passenger footwell, by releasing the connector safety catch and opening the locking clip -5- on the connector -arrow-.

-- Remove the nuts -1 and 4-.

-- Carefully lift the airbag control module -2- from the threaded pins and remove it toward the passenger side.

NOTE:

For reasons of clarity, the instrument panel and heater and A/C unit are not shown.