Removing and installing rear side airbag crash sensor on driver side G256/G257 — VW

Removing and installing
rear side airbag crash sensor on driver side
G256
/
G257
Note
Removal and installation of the
rear side airbag crash sensor on front passenger side
G257
is analogous to removal and installation of the
rear side airbag crash sensor on driver side
G256
.
The
rear side airbag crash sensor on driver side
G256
and
rear side airbag crash sensor on front passenger side
G257
are installed on the front door subframe.
Removing
WARNING
Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components
Chapter
.
Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating the electrical connector), the person handling them must ensure that he/she is
“electrically discharged”
. To do this, briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.
Disconnect battery earth cable with ignition switched on
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
27
Battery; Connecting and disconnecting battery
.
Remove bench seat
Chapter
.
Remove side padding
Chapter
.
Remove wheel housing trim with side airbag
Chapter
.
WARNING
Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating the electrical connector), the person handling them must ensure that he/she is
“electrically discharged”
. To do this, briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.
Remove bolt
2
.
Remove crash sensor
3
from body
4
.
Separate electrical connector
1
.
To do this, pull out connector lock
2
, and press it downwards
arrow
.
Disconnect connector
1
on crash sensor.
Installing
Install in reverse order, but note the following:
WARNING
Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components
Chapter
.
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, briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate.
Push connector
1
onto crash sensor until it engages audibly
arrow
.
Press in connector lock
2
to lock the connector.
Note
Ensure that the electrical connectors are pushed fully onto stop and engage audibly.
Ensure that no wires are trapped.
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
Battery; Connecting and disconnecting battery
.
WARNING
If the ignition has not yet been switched on after the battery has been reconnected
“warning lamps in dash panel insert are off”
, the ignition (key or button) must be switched on only while sitting on the driver seat and with the seat set to rearmost position.
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
Chapter
“
Installation location overview - airbag crash sensors
”