Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Airbag system

Overview of fitting locations - airbag system

Airbag system

1 -	Airbag control unit -J234-

2 -	Airbag warning lamp -K75-

3 -	Front passenger side airbag deactivated warning lamp -K145-

4 -	Key operated switch to deactivate front passenger side airbag -E224-

5 -	Front passenger side airbag

With front passenger side airbag igniter 1 -N131-
Can be locked and activated via key operated switch to deactivate front passenger side airbag -E224-.
Assembly overview → Chapter

6 -	Front side airbag, front passenger side

7 -	Curtain airbag, front passenger side

8 -	Rear side airbag, front passenger side

9 -	Curtain airbag, driver side

10 -	Rear side airbag, driver side

11 -	Front side airbag, driver side

12 -	Driver side airbag

13 -	Steering column electronics control unit -J527-

14 -	Bracket for knee airbag on driver side

15 -	Knee airbag, driver side

Special tools and workshop equipment required Wedges -T10383 ...

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Removing and installing Hall sender -G40-
Removing – Release hose clips -1- and -2-, and remove air pipe. – Disconnect electrical connector -1-. ...

Moving push button to installation position in the handle
Special tools and workshop equipment required Release tool -T10534- If the push-button was pressed by mistake, the installation position can be restored. ...

Removing and installing coolant temperature sender at radiator outlet -G83
Removing Engine cold – Briefly open cap of coolant expansion tank -arrow- in order to release residual pressure in the cooling system, then tighten the cap ...