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Driver's/Front Passenger's Side Airbag Crash Sensor




Driver's/front Passenger's Side Airbag Crash Sensor, Removing And Installing







1 - Side airbag crash sensor, driver's -G179-/front passenger's -G180-
2 - Connector
3 - Bolt
- 6 Nm
4 - Carpet

- Disconnect battery ground (GND) strap.
- Remove driver's or front passenger's seat (Airbag - use adapter VAG 5061).
- Release carpet -4- and insulation mat in area of sensor.
- Disconnect connector -2- and remove screws -3-

Installation

- Install in reverse order of removal.
- Reassemble carpet.
- Install seat and connect connectors.
- Switch on ignition.
- Close doors.
- Connect battery ground (GND) strap.


WARNING!
No persons may be inside vehicle during this step.



NOTE: If engine Electronic Control Module (ECM) is subject to low voltage with ignition on, DTC memory and Readiness code must be checked