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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:
  •   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.
  •   Check the glove compartment for damage. Renew it if damaged.
In the event of the driver airbag being triggered:
  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.
  Check steering wheel for smoke residues. If any smoke residues are found, the steering wheel must be renewed.
   

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.
   
Renewing pyrotechnic, electrical and mechanical components of the restraint system after an accident
Special tools and workshop equipment required   Vehicle diagnostic tester   Note   ...

Checking seat belts
  WARNING The seat belt system must be inspected systematically after every accident! If damage is determined at any ...

Other materials:

Removing and installing driver side airbag igniter -N95-
Special tools and workshop equipment required   Commercially available Torx screwdriver T25 of approx. 100 mm length Removing   WARNING &nbs ...

Cigarette lighter
Fig. 124 In the lower part of the centre console: cigarette lighter First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings A cigarette lighter is located in the lower part of the centre console. With the ignition switched on, press in the knob on the cigarette lighter ...

Overview of fitting locations – controls in front doors
  Note The illustration shows fitting locations for LHD vehicles. Fitting locations for RHD vehicles are similar. 1 -  Driver side interior locking button for central locking system -E308- Removing and installing →&nb ...

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