Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing front airbag crash sensor, driver side -G283-

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Removing

WARNING

Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.

Risk of injury due to automatic engine starting in vehicles with a Start/Stop system.

In vehicles with an activated Start/Stop system (indicated by a message in the dash panel insert), the engine may start automatically.

When working on the vehicle, make sure that the Start/Stop system is deactivated (switch off the ignition; switch the ignition on again if necessary).

–	For “e-Golfs” or “Golf GTEs”, disconnect the maintenance connector for high-voltage system -TW-.

–	Disconnect battery earth cable with ignition switched on → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.

–	Open bonnet.

Removing and installing front airbag crash sensor, driver side -G283-

–	Unscrew bolts -1 and 3-.

–	Release catch -arrow- and remove cover -2-.

Removing and installing front airbag crash sensor, driver side -G283-

–	Lay coolant hose -2- to one side.

–	Release catches -arrows- and remove upper part of air duct -1-.

Removing and installing front airbag crash sensor, driver side -G283-

–	Unscrew bolt -arrow- on left and right.

–	Unclip lower part of air duct -1- and remove it.

Removing and installing front airbag crash sensor, driver side -G283-

–	Unscrew bolts -2- and remove crash sensor -3- for front airbag from lock carrier.

WARNING

Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating the electrical connector), the person handling them must ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this e.g. briefly touch the door striker plate.

–	Disconnect connector -1-.

Removing and installing front airbag crash sensor, driver side -G283-

–	Pull out connector lock -2-, press it down -arrow- and disconnect connector -1- on crash sensor.

Removing and installing front airbag crash sensor, driver side -G283-

Installing

WARNING

Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.

Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. connecting the electrical connector), the person handling them must ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this e.g. briefly touch the door striker plate.

–	Push connector -1- onto crash sensor until it engages audibly -arrow-.

–	Press in connector lock -2- to lock the connector.

Further installation is carried out in reverse order of removal. Observe the following:

Note

Ensure that the electrical connectors are pushed fully onto stop and engage audibly.
Ensure that no wires are trapped.

WARNING

Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are repaired incorrectly, undesired triggering may occur after the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when connecting battery.

Removing and installing front airbag crash sensor, driver side -G283-

–	For “e-Golfs” or “Golf GTEs”, connect the maintenance connector for high-voltage system -TW-.

–	Connect battery earth cable with ignition switched on → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.

WARNING

If the ignition has not yet been switched on after the battery has been reconnected “warning lamps in dash panel insert are off”, the ignition (key or button) must only be switched on while sitting on the driver seat and with the seat set to rearmost position.

Note

If airbag warning lamp -K75- indicates a fault following installation, event memory must be read, deleted and read again → Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Overview of fitting locations - airbag crash sensors“

Removing and installing front airbag crash sensor, driver side -G283-

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