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WARNING! 
Always follow installation sequence for side 
curtain airbag. 
WARNING! 
Make sure the passenger compartment is not  - Remove side curtain airbag - 1 - by grab 
handle adapters - 2 -. 
  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)   Fig. 1
 .
 - 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.
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The procedure is the same at the front and the rear.  
Notes: 
 Repair Manual, Body On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Repair Group 01
    Fig. 5  Mounting side curtain airbag at roof grab handle
-  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
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. 
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        Page 68 of 75
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WARNING! 
NEVER disconnect the yellow 2-pin harness 
connector on the side curtain airbag! 
WARNING! 
Always follow installation sequence for side 
curtain airbag.   - Fold front portion of side curtain airbag 
toward rear and secure at Velcro  strip 
(inset). 
 - Disconnect harness connector for side 
curtain airbag behind side trim panel   
Fig. 2
 . 
  - Remove cable from D-pillar.
  - Remove bolts - 8 - (2x).
  - Remove igniter - 5 - at clip - 9 -.
  - Disengage retaining tab - 7 -.
 - Remove side curtain airbag - 1 - by grab 
handles - 2 -. 
  Installing:
 - Secure side curtain airbag at grab handle 
adapters - 2 - (2x) using pre-assembly 
clips  Fig. 5
 . 
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69-96
 
  
WARNING! 
Make sure the passenger compartment is not 
occupied before connecting the battery Ground 
(GND) strap.   - 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 - 
 Fig. 4
 . 
 - Install bolt -4-  Fig. 3
 .
 - Remainder of installation is in reverse 
order of removal 
  - Switch ignition on.
 - Connect battery.
2 - 
Grip handle adapter 
3 - 
Clip 
4 - 
Bolts (2x) 
4 Nm (35 in. lb)Self-lockingAlways replaceAlways clean threaded holes for drive 
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        Page 75 of 75
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Front and rear roof grab handles are mounted the same way.  
Notes: 
 Repair Manual, Body On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Repair Group 01
    Fig. 5  Mounting side curtain airbag at roof grab handle
-  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
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 VAG 1551 scan tool. 
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