Front Airbag Igniters, Top-Mounted Airbag

Front Airbag Igniters, Top-Mounted Airbag

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1410)





• Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System ( VAS 5051 A)





• Engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095)





• Fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136)





CAUTION!
Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.





1 Driver and Passenger Side Airbags

• Removal:

- Disconnect the battery ground (GND) strap.

- Remove seat:

- Mount the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136) on the engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095).

- Attach the front seat to the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136).

- Remove backrest panel:

- Loosen boot - 4 -.

- Remove wiring harness - 5 - upward.

- Remove nuts - 2 - (Qty. 2) of side airbag - 1 -.

- Pry out metal strap - 3 -.

- Remove side airbag - 1 -.

- Remove clip - 6 - and carefully remove wiring harness - 5 -.

• Installing:

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order. When doing this, note the following:

- Ensure that the wiring harness - 5 - runs between seat frame and plastic guide - 7 - and that no tension is applied to the cable.

- Secure clip - 6 -.

- Switch on ignition.

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

- Connect the battery ground (GND) strap.

• 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 Nuts (Qty. 2)

• Tightening specification 5 Nm

• replace after each disassembly

3 Metal Tab

4 Boot

5 Wiring Harness

6 Clip

7 Plastic Guide