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Airbag
Airbag system, safety precautions
WARNING!
Airbag components must only be checked,
removed, installed and/or repaired by
qualified Service department personnel.
NEVER conduct tests on airbag system
components with a test light or multimeter.
The airbag system must only be checked
when installed in the vehicle, using the
VAG1551 scan tool.
Before starting work on any part of the
airbag system, disconnect the battery
Ground (GND) strap. No waiting time is
necessary after disconnecting the battery.
When reconnecting the airbag system to a
power supply source (i.e. reconnecting the
Ground strap), the passenger compartment
must NOT be occupied.
CAUTION!
Airbag units must be installed immediately
after being removed from their packaging.
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Installing
WARNING!
Make sure the passenger compartment is not
occupied before connecting the battery Ground
(GND) strap. -
Unscrew Torx screws (in direction indicated by
arrow) and remove airbag unit.
- Disconnect harness connectors - 3 - and - 4 -
from airbag unit.
- Place airbag unit down with padded side facing
upward.
- Make sure harness connectors and airbag unit
engage properly (with audible click).
- Switch ignition on then connect battery Ground
(GND) strap.
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Removing
Installing
WARNING!
Make sure the passenger compartment is not
occupied before connecting the battery Ground
(GND) strap. -
Using Torx bit socket (T30) remove bolts
mounting airbag unit.
- Disconnect harness connector - 2 -.
- Place airbag unit down with padded side facing
upward.
- Make sure harness connector - 2 - engages
properly (with audible click).
- Install airbag unit and tighten bolts to 7 Nm (62
in. lb).
- Switch ignition on and connect battery Ground
(GND) strap.
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