Removing and installing airbag unit on front passenger side, Transporter from 2010 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H), VW Transporter T5 (7J), VW Transporter T6 (7E), VW Transporter T6 (7F)

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• If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, event memory must be read, deleted and then read again .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Safety regulations must be observed when working with pyrotechnic components.Observe the regulations relating to the storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) .Note assignment of airbag unit to dash panel Electronic Parts Catalogue. — Disconnect battery earth cable with ignition switched on Electrical system27Connecting and disconnecting battery.
2. Remove right dash panel side trim .
3. Remove bottle holder .
4. Remove glove compartment .
5. Remove right middle knee padding .

6. Remove right dash panel trim .
7. Remove fresh air blower V2Heating, ventilation, air conditioner80Removing fresh air blower -V2-.
8. ⚠ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating the electrical connector), the person handling them must "“electrically discharge”" himself/herself. To do this e.g. briefly touch the door striker plate. — Disconnect connector on front passenger airbag (3).
9. Loosen front passenger airbag securing bolts (2).
10. Slide front passenger airbag (1) approx. 5 mm forwards, lower slightly and pull it out of the dash panel.
11. ⚠ Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are repaired incorrectly, undesired triggering may occur after the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when connecting battery. — Connect battery earth cable with ignition switched on Electrical system27Connecting and disconnecting battery. [Note: If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, event memory must be read, deleted and then read again .]

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