Removing And Installing Key-Operated Switch To Deactivate Front Passenger Side Airbag - Volkswagen Transporter 2016 Workshop Manual

Transporter 2016 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020
– Unscrew bolts -2- of front passenger airbag -1-.
– Pull front passenger airbag out of dash panel.
WARNING
Place airbag to one side such that the impact padding points
upwards.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
WARNING
Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic com‐
ponents ⇒ page 3 .
Observe procedure for storage, transportation and disposal of
airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic
components) ⇒ page 5
Note allocation of airbag unit to dash panel ⇒ Electronic Parts
Catalogue .
WARNING
Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyro‐
technic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are
repaired incorrectly, they may be accidentally triggered after
the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when
connecting battery.
– Connect earth wire at battery negative terminal ⇒ Electrical
system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connecting
battery .
– Finally, read and clear event memory of airbag control unit
since faults may be stored as a result of disconnecting elec‐
trical connectors ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ "4.1 Assembly overview - central tube for dash panel", page
219
6.2 Removing and installing key-operated
switch to deactivate front passenger
side airbag
Special tools and workshop equipment required
156
Rep. gr.69 - Passenger protection
.