Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Side Airbag For Driver's/Front Passenger's Sides, Removing and Installing



Side Airbag For Driver's/Front Passenger's Sides From 05.03, Removing and Installing







Removing
- Disconnect battery ground (GND) strap.
- Remove driver's/front passenger's seat as applicable (install airbag adapter VAS 5094).
- Remove backrest frame.
- Remove backrest cover 05.03.
- Remove backrest padding.
- Unclip wiring harness -4- -arrows-
- Remove bolt -3-.
- Remove airbag unit -2- from backrest frame -1-.

Installing
- Connect battery ground (GND) strap.
- Close doors.
- After installing all components switch ignition on.

WARNING: Never let anyone stay in the passenger compartment when the airbag system is being worked on, especially when the airbag system is being connected to a power source or the battery is being reconnected.

NOTE: After reconnecting battery, make sure vehicle equipment (radio, clock, electric windows) is checked.