Passenger Airbag, Removing and Installing

Passenger Airbag, Removing And Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required







- Torque wrench V.A.G 1410







- Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 A

CAUTION: Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.







1 - Front passenger airbag unit

CAUTION:
- Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.
- Note assignment of airbag unit to instrument panel Parts Catalog.

- Removal:
- Disconnect the battery ground (GND) strap.
- Remove glove compartment.
- Disconnect connector behind airbag unit

CAUTION: Connector - 5 - (2-pin, red) on passenger airbag unit must not be disconnected under any circumstances.

- Remove brace behind airbag unit.
- Remove nut - 3 - (Qty. 4).
- Remove airbag unit.
- Lay airbag unit so padding faces upward.

- Installing:

CAUTION: Note assignment of airbag unit to instrument panel Parts Catalog.

- Install airbag unit.
- Ensure connector behind airbag unit engages completely (audibly)
- Turn on ignition.

CAUTION: No one should be in vehicle when connecting battery.

- Connect battery ground (GND) strap.

NOTE:
- Follow safety measures after connecting battery.
- If the Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) K75 shows a malfunction after assembly, DTC memory must be checked with Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 A, cleared and then rechecked.

2 - Supports
- Always replace after airbag has deployed.
- Remove passenger airbag unit
- Remove bolts - 4 - (Qty. 4).
3 - Nuts (Qty. 4)
- Tightening torque 9 Nm
- Always replace after airbag has deployed
4 - Screws (4x)
- Tightening torque 9 Nm
- Always replace after airbag has deployed
5 - Connector
6 - Airbag unit frame
- Always replace after airbag has deployed.
- Remove passenger airbag unit







Disconnect airbag connector
- Press retainer - A - and disconnect connector in - direction of arrow -.

1. Connector retaining base