Removing and installing airbag unit on front passenger side, Transporter from 2010 — VW
Removing and installing airbag unit on front passenger side, Transporter from 2010 on VW: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Removing and installing airbag unit on front passenger side, Transporter from 2010
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1783
Note
Removal and installation are described for the front passenger side airbag unit (Transporter). Removal and installation of front passenger side airbag unit (Multivan) are similar.
Removing
WARNING
Safety regulations must be observed when working with pyrotechnic components
Chapter
.
Observe the regulations relating to the storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components)
Chapter
.
Note assignment of airbag unit to dash panel
Electronic Parts Catalogue
.
Disconnect battery earth cable with ignition switched on
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
27
Connecting and disconnecting battery
.
Remove right dash panel side trim
Chapter
.
Remove bottle holder
Chapter
.
Remove glove compartment
Chapter
.
Remove right middle knee padding
Chapter
.
Remove right dash panel trim
Chapter
.
Remove
fresh air blower
V2
Heating, ventilation, air conditioner
Rep. gr.
80
Removing fresh air blower -V2-
.
WARNING
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
.
Loosen front passenger airbag securing bolts
2
.
Slide front passenger airbag
1
approx. 5 mm forwards, lower slightly and pull it out of the dash panel.
WARNING
Set down airbag with impact cushion facing upwards.
Installing
WARNING
Safety regulations must be observed when working with pyrotechnic components
Chapter
.
Observe the regulations relating to the storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components)
Chapter
.
Note assignment of airbag unit to dash panel
Electronic Parts Catalogue
.
Install in reverse order, but note the following:
WARNING
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 system
Rep. gr.
27
Connecting and disconnecting battery
.
Note
If
airbag warning lamp
K75
indicates a fault following installation, event memory must be read, deleted and then read again
Vehicle diagnostic tester
.
Specified torques
Component
Specified torque
Bolts for front passenger airbag
20 Nm + 1/4 turn (90°) further
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