Head Curtain Airbag With Igniter, Removing And Installing: Installing

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 .
Always follow the head curtain airbag installation procedure.
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting a connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.

-- Engage the head curtain airbag -4- at the rear in the mount on the body -arrow B- and push forward.

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-- Attach the head curtain airbag with the bolt -1-.

-- Connect the connector to the head curtain airbag igniter.

-- Press in the connector lock. This slides the connector into the head curtain airbag igniter all the way and simultaneously locks it.

-- Starting from the gas generator and moving toward the front and rear, install the head curtain airbag clips until it clicks into place.

-- Check the clips by pulling on them and make sure they are completely engaged.

-- Make sure the anti-rotation protection line is visible along the entire length and it is straight. This will ensure that the head curtain airbag is "NOT" twisted.

The hole in the A-pillar -arrow- may not be covered.

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Further installation is performed in reverse order of the removal.

WARNING:

The ignition must be on when connecting the battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone in the vehicle interior when connecting the battery.

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

WARNING:

If the ignition is not switched on after the battery is reconnected - "indicator lamps in the instrument cluster do not light up" - the ignition (key/button) may only be switched on when the driver seat is positioned all the way back.

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.