Removing and installing side airbag crash sensor on driver side G179/G180 — VW
Removing and installing side airbag crash sensor on driver side G179/G180 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
Removing and installing
side airbag crash sensor on driver side
G179
/
G180
Note
Removal and installation of the
side airbag crash sensor on front passenger side
G180
is analogous to removal and installation of the
side airbag crash sensor on driver side
G179
Chapter
.
The
side airbag crash sensor on driver side
G179
and
side airbag crash sensor on front passenger side
G180
are installed on the front door subframe.
Removing
WARNING
Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components
Chapter
.
Observe safety precautions for crash sensors (pressure sensors) for front side airbags
Chapter
.
Disconnect battery earth cable with ignition switched on
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
27
Battery; Connecting and disconnecting battery
.
Remove front door trim
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.
Disconnect connector
3
from
side airbag crash sensor on driver side
G179
2
.
Press catch upwards
arrow
using a screwdriver.
Remove bracket
1
together with crash sensor
2
from assembly carrier.
Installing
Install in reverse order, but note the following:
WARNING
For the crash sensor (pressure sensor) to function properly, it is vital to ensure that the door forms an effective seal.
Follow safety regulations for pyrotechnic components
Chapter
.
Observe safety precautions for crash sensors (pressure sensors) for front side airbags
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.
Connect connector
3
to crash sensor
1
until it engages audibly.
Press in connector lock 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
.
Note
If
airbag warning lamp
K75
indicates a fault following installation, event memory must be read, deleted and read again
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