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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6C (2014–2017)

🔩 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. ⚠ Observe the general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) — Disconnect vehicle battery Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery.
2. Fold bench seat forwards.
3. Fold backrest forwards.
4. Remove wheel housing trim .
5. Remove bench seat .

6. Remove backrest .
7. Release sill panel moulding from fasteners in sill at transition to side panel trim and remove side panel trim .
8. Release connector locking device and pull connector (2) off crash sensor (1).
9. Remove bolt (3) (6 Nm). — 6 Nm (4.4 lb-ft)
10. Install in reverse order of removal.
11. Switch ignition on.
12. ⚠ Ensure that nobody is in vehicle. — Connect vehicle battery Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery.

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