Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

Airbag Control Module

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 Airbag Control Module

• Removal:

- Disconnect the battery ground (GND) strap.

- Remove center console => [ Center Console, through October 2004 ] Service and Repair.

- Position securing clip - 4 - on connector - 3 -.

- Remove connector - 3 - from control module - 1 -.

- Remove bolts - 2 - (Qty. 3).

- Remove control module.

• Installing:

To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.

• 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.

• After replacing control module, it must be coded.

See Guided Fault Finding.

2 Bolts (Qty. 3)

• Tightening specification 7 Nm

3 Connector

4 Securing Bracket