Front Airbag Crash Sensor, Removing and Installing

Front Airbag Crash Sensor, 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 - Front airbag crash sensor

- Removal:
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- Depending on engine version, remove air duct if necessary.
- Disengage tab on yellow connector - 3 - and disconnect connector.
- Remove two bolts - 2 - on crash sensor - 1 -.

- Installing:
Installation is reverse of removal. Observe the following when doing so:

- 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 - Screws, (2x)
- Tightening torque 9 Nm
3 - Connector
4 - Lock carrier