Removing and installing side airbag on driver side and front passenger side, up to 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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• Spring clip (4) is destroyed during removal and must be renewed.
• Prior to installation, thread of sleeve (4) and stud must be cleaned.Use locking compound D 185 400 A2.
• Check airbag unit is seated securely.
• If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, event memory must be read, deleted and then read again .

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety measures when working with pyrotechnic components .Observe procedure for storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) .Observe additional safety regulations for side airbag . — Remove trims for corresponding front seat cushion from front seat .
2. Remove backrest cover (front seat backrest padding can remain installed) .
3. Disconnect battery earth cable with ignition switched on Electrical system27Connecting and disconnecting battery.
4. Disconnect connector (1).
5. Unscrew sleeve (5) from stud.

6. Pull top of airbag unit (2) out off clamping sleeve (6) which will remain in speed nut (4).
7. Release lower pin (7) by lifting airbag unit (2), and pull airbag unit sideways out of backrest frame (3).
8. Lever spring clip (4) out of backrest frame using a small screwdriver.
9. Remove spring clip (4) off clamping sleeve (6). [Note: Spring clip (4) is destroyed during removal and must be renewed.]
10. Seat new spring clip (5) in backrest frame.
11. Install backrest cover .
12. Secure clamping sleeve (3) with sleeve (4) on stud with torque specification of 2.5 Nm. [Note: Prior to installation, thread of sleeve (4) and stud must be cleaned.Use locking compound D 185 400 A2.] — 2.5 Nm (1.8 lb-ft)
13. Connect airbag unit connector (1) to airbag wiring harness.
14. Engage lower securing pins (6) in backrest frame.
15. Push clamping sleeve (3) with sleeve (4) onto stop in spring clip (5). [Note: Check airbag unit is seated securely.]
16. Install trim on front seat .
17. ⚠ 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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