Side Curtain Protection Airbag (Sedan), Removing and Installing
Side Curtain Protection Airbag (sedan), Removing And Installing
WARNING: Follow all safety precautions when working on airbags and side curtain airbag.
1 - Side curtain airbag
Removing:
- Remove upper A-pillar trim panel.
- Remove upper B-pillar trim without loosening seat belt.
- Remove upper D-pillar trim.
- Remove bolts - 4 - (2x).
- Unclip side curtain airbag at clip - 3 -.
- Fold front portion of side curtain airbag toward rear and secure at Velcro(R) strip (inset).
- Disconnect harness connector for side curtain airbag Fig. 2.
- Remove bolts - 8 - (2x).
- Remove igniter - 5 - at clip - 7 -.
- Remove side curtain airbag - 1 - by grab handle adapters - 2 -.
WARNING: Always follow installation sequence for side curtain airbag.
Installing:
- Secure side curtain airbag at grab handle adapters - 2 - (2x) using pre-assembly clips Fig. 5.
- Clip igniter - 5 - in at clip - 7 -.
- Install bolts - 8 - (2x).
- Release front portion of airbag - 1 - and fold it back to A-pillar, during this, twist-securing seam - A - must face center of vehicle.
- Clip in side curtain airbag using clip - 3 -.
- Install bolt - 4 - Fig. 3.
- Remainder of installation is in reverse order of removal
- Switch ignition on.
WARNING: Make sure the passenger compartment is not occupied before connecting the battery Ground (GND) strap.
- Connect battery.
2 - Grip handle adapter
3 - Clip
4 - Bolts (2x)
- 4 Nm (35 in.lb)
- Self-locking
- Always replace
- Always clean threaded holes for drive flange bolts (e.g. using tap)
5 - Igniter
6 - Side curtain airbag harness connector
7 - Clip
8 - Bolts (2x)
- 4 Nm (35 in.lb)
- Self-locking
- Always replace
- Always clean threaded holes for drive flange bolts (e.g. using tap)
- Use VAS5 122 and VAG 1783
Fig. 1 Igniter at D-pillar
- Engage clip - 7 - in mount - A -.
- Install bolts - 8 -.
Tightening torque: 4 Nm (35 in.lb)
- Use VAS 5122 and VAG 1783
1 - Side curtain airbag
5 - Igniter
6 - Airbag connector
7 - Clip
Fig. 2 Disconnecting harness connector for side curtain airbag
- Press catches - A - and disconnect harness connector in direction of arrow.
6 - Side curtain airbag harness connector
Fig. 3 Side curtain airbag at lower A-pillar
- Install lower bolt - A - first.
1 - Side curtain airbag
4 - Bolts (2x)
Tightening torque: 4 Nm (35 in.lb)
Fig. 4 Side curtain airbag at upper A-pillar
- Engage clip - 3 -.
- Bolt - A - must be attached along with A-pillar trim panel.
1 - Side curtain airbag
3 - Clip
Fig. 5 Mounting side curtain airbag at roof grab handle
The procedure is the same at the front and the rear.
- Insert pre-assembly clip - A - into mounting point - C -.
- Insert pins - B - in mounting points - D -.
- Twist-securing seam - E - must face center of vehicle.
1 - Side curtain airbag
2 - Grip handle adapter, delivery casing airbag
NOTE:
- After reconnecting the battery, check and activate the vehicle's electrical equipment (radio, clock, window regulators) according to the repair manual and/or Owner's Manual.
- If the airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a malfunction, the DTC memory must be erased and then checked again using the VAG1551 scan tool.