Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking airbag securing parts after an accident
All damaged securing parts must always be renewed. It is not
permissible to bend the components back into shape or
»make them fit« |
The following components must be checked after the relevant
airbag has been triggered. |
In the event of the front passenger airbag being triggered: |
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Central tube for dash panel; it must be possible to
install the supports for the front passenger airbag and
front passenger airbag unit tension-free. Otherwise the
central tube must also be renewed. |
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Check the glove compartment for damage. Renew it if
damaged. |
In the event of the driver airbag being triggered: |
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Steering wheel: remove the steering wheel and place on a
flat surface together with the steering collar. The full face of
the steering collar must be in contact with the flat surface.
Otherwise the steering wheel must be renewed. |
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Check steering wheel for smoke residues. If any smoke
residues are found, the steering wheel must be renewed. |
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Accident without airbag triggering
If airbag warning lamp -K75- does not indicate a fault,
there is no requirement to renew pyrotechnic components. The
seat belts should be checked separately. |
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Vehicle diagnostic tester
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