Rear Side Airbag (Foldable Backrest), Removing and Installing

Rear Side Airbag (Foldable Backrest), Removing And Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required







- Torque wrench V.A.G 1410







- Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 A

CAUTION: Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.







1 - Driver-side and passenger-side rear side airbags
- Removal:
- Disconnect the battery ground (GND) strap.
- Remove rear seat bench: Vehicles through 10.04, vehicles from 11.04.
- Remove connector for airbag - 7 - from groove of rear seat upholstery - 9 -.
- Disconnect connector for airbag - 7 - by pressing catch - 8 -.
- Remove left or right rear side bolsters.
- Cut cable tie - 5 -.
- Open cable channel - 6 -.
- Remove bolts - 3 - (Qty. 2).
- Remove side airbag module - 1 -.
- Installing:
- Install airbag unit.
- Switch on ignition.

CAUTION: No one should be in vehicle when connecting battery.

- Connect the battery ground (GND) strap.

NOTE:
- Follow safety measures after connecting battery.
- If the Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) K75 shows a malfunction after assembly, DTC memory must be checked with Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 A, cleared and then rechecked.

2 - Side upholstery
3 - Screws, (2x)
- Tightening torque 8 Nm
4 - Airbag label
- Indicates a side panel for side airbag.
5 - Cable tie
6 - Cable channel
7 - Airbag unit connector
8 - Retaining tab
9 - Rear seat upholstery