Front Passenger Airbag, Servicing

Front Passenger Airbag, Servicing

=> [ Front Passenger Airbag ]

=> [ Front Passenger Airbag Disabled Indicator Lamp, through October 2003 ]

=> [ Front Passenger Airbag Disabled Indicator Lamp, from November 2003 ]

Front Passenger Airbag

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 Passenger Airbag Unit

CAUTION!
Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.

Note assignment of airbag unit to instrument panel.

• Removal:

- Disconnect the battery ground (GND) strap.

- Remove glove compartment. Refer to => [ Glove Compartment ] Storage Compartments and Covers.

- Disconnect connector behind airbag unit. Refer to => [ Disconnect Airbag Connector ]

CAUTION!
Connector - 5 - (2-pin, red) on passenger airbag unit must not be disconnected under any circumstances!

- Remove brace behind airbag unit.

- Remove nut - 3 - (Qty. 4).

- Remove airbag unit.

- Lay airbag unit so padding faces upward.

• Installing:

CAUTION!
Note assignment of airbag unit to instrument panel.

- Install airbag unit.

- Ensure connector behind airbag unit engages completely (audibly). Refer to => [ Disconnect Airbag Connector ]

- Switch the ignition on.

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

- Connect battery ground (GND) strap.

• 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 Supports

• Always replace after airbag has deployed.

• Remove passenger airbag unit

• Remove bolts - 4 - (Qty. 4).

3 Nuts (Qty. 4)

• Tightening specification 9 Nm

• Always replace after airbag has deployed

4 Screws (Qty. 4)

• Tightening specification 9 Nm

• Always replace after airbag has deployed

5 Connector

6 Airbag unit frame

• Always replace after airbag has deployed.

• Remove passenger airbag unit

Disconnect Airbag Connector





- Press retainer - A - and disconnect connector in - direction of arrow -.

1. Connector retaining base

Front Passenger Airbag Disabled Indicator Lamp, through October 2003

If the Front Passenger's Airbag Disabled Indicator Lamp (K145), entire interior light/reading light must be replaced.

Front Passenger Airbag Disabled Indicator Lamp, from November 2003

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Special hook (3370)





Removing





- Open the glove compartment.

- Carefully remove trim - 1 - using hook for front end (3370).

- Carefully out pull Front Passenger's Airbag Disabled Indicator Lamp (K145) - 1 - of switch mount using screwdriver - arrows -.





- Disconnect electrical connector.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

- Press switch into instrument panel mount and engage.