Removing and installing crash sensors, sliding door side — VW
Removing and installing crash sensors, sliding door side 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 crash sensors, sliding door side
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1783
Note
Removal and installation is described for right side of vehicle. Removal and installation of the left vehicle side is similar.
Removing
WARNING
Safety regulations must be observed when working with pyrotechnic components
Chapter
.
Disconnect battery earth cable with ignition switched on
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
27
Connecting and disconnecting battery
.
Remove B-pillar grab handle
Chapter
.
Remove upper B-pillar trim:
Multivan
Chapter
.
Transporter
Chapter
.
Remove lower B-pillar trim
Chapter
.
Remove front entry light
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
96
Lights and switches in doors
.
Remove front step insert
Chapter
.
Remove rear entry light
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
96
Lights and switches in doors
.
Remove rear step insert
Chapter
.
Unscrew the two bolts
2
at front and rear respectively.
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 both crash sensors
3
from connector
1
.
Installing
WARNING
Safety regulations must be observed when working with pyrotechnic components
Chapter
.
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.
Note
Ensure electrical connector is pushed fully onto stop and engages audibly.
Ensure that no cables are trapped.
Install in reverse order of removal.
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 read again
Vehicle diagnostic tester
.
Specified torques
Component
Specified torque
Crash sensor
9.0 Nm
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