Removing and installing curtain airbag in rear passenger compartment, Multivan — VW

Removing and installing curtain airbag in rear passenger compartment, Multivan
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
.
Observe the regulations relating to the storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components)
Chapter
.
Observe the special instructions for curtain airbag modules
Chapter
.
Disconnect battery earth cable with ignition switched on
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
27
Connecting and disconnecting battery
.
Remove centre interior lights
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
96
Lights and switches in roof headliner
.
Remove rear interior lights
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
96
Lights and switches in roof headliner
.
Remove grab handles (B-pillar)
Chapter
.
Remove upper B-pillar trim. The belt end fittings need not be removed
Chapter
.
Remove retainers for net partition
Chapter
.
Remove upper C-pillar trim
Chapter
.
Remove upper D-pillar trim
Chapter
.
Remove rear roof end strip
Chapter
.
Remove middle and rear roof grab handles
Chapter
.
Remove passenger compartment moulded headliner
Chapter
.
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
1
.
Unscrew hexagon nut
5
from stud and remove washer
3
.
Remove the 5 bolts
4
.
Remove the 2 bolts
2
.
Release all curtain airbag fastenings from body.
Remove curtain airbag from vehicle.
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
.
Observe the special instructions for curtain airbag modules
Chapter
.
Note
The nut
5
is self-locking and must be renewed each time it is loosened.
Bolts
2
and
4
are microencapsulated. They must be renewed each time after loosening.
Before new bolts are installed, the thread of the corresponding nut must be cleaned.
A washer
3
must be used with each screwed connection.
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 read again
Vehicle diagnostic tester
.
Specified torques
Component
Specified torque
Bolts
2
.
8.0 Nm
Bolts
4
.
3.5 Nm
Hexagon nut
5
8 Nm