Volkswagen Transporter 2016 Workshop Manual page 455

– Upon installing, make sure that the cover is free of creases.
Vehicles with side airbag
Note
Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyrotech‐
nic components (e.g. airbag, belt tensioners) are repaired incor‐
rectly, they could be accidentally triggered. Ensure that nobody
is in vehicle when connecting battery.
– Switch on ignition.
– Connect earth wire at battery negative terminal ⇒ Electrical
system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and connecting
battery .
Note
If the ignition is not switched on after reconnecting the battery, the
ignition may only be switched on (key/button) from the driver's
seat with the seat set in the rearmost position.
– Use ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester to read event memory, clear
event memory as necessary, and then read it again.
1.4.2 Removing and installing backrest cover
and padding, double bench seat
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-
Note
On vehicles equipped with partition panel, the backrest must be
removed ⇒ page 342 .
General body repairs, interior - Edition 03.2020
1. Front seat covers and padding
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