Passive Occupant Detection System (PODS) Passenger Airbag Deactivation Belt Latch (USA Only), Replacing

Passive Occupant Detection System (PODS) Passenger Airbag Deactivation Belt Latch (USA Only), Replacing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required







- Torque wrench V.A.G 1331

CAUTION:
Observe:
- Airbag safety precautions.
- Safety precautions for working with pyrotechnic belt tensioners.
- Seat belt inspection.

- Remove seat:
- Standard seat: Vehicles through 10.04, vehicles from 11.04
- Electric seat: Vehicles through 10.04, vehicles from 11.04

Removing

NOTE: The seat occupied recognition passenger airbag deactivation belt latch is only installed on passenger side.

CAUTION: The seat occupied recognition passenger airbag deactivation belt latch must be replaced each time passenger belt tensioner deploys.

Removing







- Disconnect connector - 1 - under seat.
- If present, remove cable from clip - 2 - equipment versions.
- Remove bolt - 3 -.
- Remove belt latch - 4 -.

Installing

CAUTION: The seat occupied recognition passenger airbag deactivation belt latch must be replaced each time passenger belt tensioner deploys.
Observe:
- Airbag safety precautions.
- Safety precautions for working with pyrotechnic belt tensioners.
- Seat belt inspection.

Installation is reverse of removal.

NOTE: If seat occupied recognition passenger airbag deactivation belt latch is replaced, seat occupied recognition registration sheet must be filled out with serial number and bar code sticker from new belt latch and sent to importer.

Tightening torque

Component Nm
Belt latch to seat 34