Removing and installing side airbag on driver side and front passenger side, up to 2010 — VW

Removing and installing side airbag on driver side and front passenger side, up to 2010
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1783
Note
Removal and installation is described for the right front seat. Apply the same instructions for removal and installation of the left front seat as appropriate.
Removing
WARNING
Observe safety measures when working with pyrotechnic components
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Observe procedure for storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components)
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Observe additional safety regulations for side airbag
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Remove trims for corresponding front seat cushion from front seat
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Remove backrest cover (front seat backrest padding can remain installed)
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Disconnect battery earth cable with ignition switched on
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
27
Connecting and disconnecting battery
.
Disconnect connector
1
.
Unscrew sleeve
5
from stud.
Pull top of airbag unit
2
out off clamping sleeve
6
which will remain in speed nut
4
.
Release lower pin
7
by lifting airbag unit
2
, and pull airbag unit sideways out of backrest frame
3
.
Lever spring clip
4
out of backrest frame using a small screwdriver.
Remove spring clip
4
off clamping sleeve
6
.
Note
Spring clip
4
is destroyed during removal and must be renewed.
Installing
Seat new spring clip
5
in backrest frame.
Install backrest cover
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Secure clamping sleeve
3
with sleeve
4
on stud with torque specification of 2.5 Nm.
Note
Prior to installation, thread of sleeve
4
and stud must be cleaned.
Use locking compound D 185 400 A2.
Connect airbag unit connector
1
to airbag wiring harness.
Engage lower securing pins
6
in backrest frame.
Push clamping sleeve
3
with sleeve
4
onto stop in spring clip
5
.
Note
Check airbag unit is seated securely.
Install trim on front seat
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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 then read again
Vehicle diagnostic tester
.
Specified torques
Component
Specified torque
Clamping sleeve
2.5 Nm