Removing and installing front airbag crash sensor, driver side G283 (USA) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018); platform code AV2

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• This is the only way to ensure that the front airbag crash sensor on driver side G283 is installed in the correct position.
• Ensure electrical connector is pushed fully onto stop and engages audibly.Ensure that no cables are trapped.
• If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, event memory must be read, deleted and 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. ⚠ Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Risk of injury due to automatic engine starting in vehicles with a start-stop system.In vehicles with an activated start-stop system (indicated by a message in the dash panel insert), the engine may start automatically if necessary.When working on the vehicle, therefore, make sure that the start-stop system is deactivated (switch off the ignition; switch the ignition on again if necessary). — Disconnect battery earth cable with ignition switched on Electrical system27Battery; Connecting and disconnecting battery.
2. ⚠ 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. — Release connector locking mechanism and pull off connector (1) from front airbag crash sensor on driver side G283(3).
3. Unscrew bolt (2) (4.5 Nm) and remove front airbag crash sensor on driver side G283(3). — 4.5 Nm (3.3 lb-ft)
4. ⚠ Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. connecting the electrical connector), the person handling them must ensure that he/she is "“electrically discharged”". To do this e.g. briefly touch the door striker plate. — Insert front airbag crash sensor on driver side G283(3) in such a way that lug (arrow A) engages in hole (arrow B). [Note: This is the only way to ensure that the front airbag crash sensor on driver side G283 is installed in the correct position.]
5. Insert and tighten bolt (2) (4.5 Nm). — 4.5 Nm (3.3 lb-ft)
6. Fit connector (1) and engage connector locking mechanism. [Note: Ensure electrical connector is pushed fully onto stop and engages audibly.Ensure that no cables are trapped.]
7. ⚠ 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 system27Battery; Connecting and disconnecting battery. [Note: If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, event memory must be read, deleted and read again .]

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