Front Side Airbag Crash Sensors

Front Side Airbag Crash Sensors

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• torque wrench (V.A.G 1410)

• Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B)





1 Connector

Version I

• Disconnect the connector: Press the retainer - 3 - in the - direction of the arrow - and remove the crash sensor - 2 -.

Version II

• Disconnect the connector => [ Disconnecting the connector on the crash sensor
- version II ].

2 Front Side Airbag Crash Sensor (Pressure Sensor)

• Removing

- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition switched on.

- Remove door trim. Refer to => [ Front Door Trim ] Front Door Trim.

- Remove the speaker in the door.

- Reach the crash sensor - 2 - through the opening for the speaker and disconnect the electrical connector => [ (Item 1) Connector ].

- Carefully remove the insulation far enough to reach the nuts - 4 -.

- Remove the nuts and the crash sensor.

• Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal. Be sure to note the following:

- Ensure anti-rotation protector - 5 - engages in door shell.

- Press insulation onto door shell.

• For failure-free crash sensor function, you guarantee effective door seal after installation.

• Replace insulation if adhesive sealing material is damaged or dirty.

- Switch on ignition.

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

- Connect battery ground strap.

- Follow measures after connecting battery.

• If the airbag malfunction indicator lamp (K75) indicates a malfunction after assembly, check the DTC memory with the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051B), clear it, and check it again.

3 Retainer

4 Nuts

Quantity: 2

• Tightening specification 4 Nm

5 Anti-Rotation Protector

Disconnecting the connector on the crash sensor - version II





- Pull the retainer - 4 - downward and out - arrow A -, press it down - arrow B - and disconnect the electrical connector - 5 - on the crash sensor - 3 -.

• Ignore - 1 and 2 -.