Crash Sensor For Rear Side Airbag (Side Curtain Airbag), Removing and Installing

Crash Sensor For Rear Side Airbag (Side Curtain Airbag), 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 - Crash sensor for rear side airbag

- Removal:

NOTE: In the illustration, crash sensor for rear side airbag is depicted on the passenger side. The removal and installation on the drivers side is done in the same way.

- Disconnect the battery ground (GND) strap.
- Remove side upholstery.
- Disengage tab on yellow connector - 3 - and disconnect connector.
- Remove two bolts - 2 - on crash sensor.

- 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 - Acceleration sensor connector