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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing rear side airbag with rear side airbag igniter -N201-/-N202-

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Removing
  WARNING
  Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
  Observe the additional safety regulations for the side airbag → Chapter.
  Observe disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
   
–  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.
–  Remove side padding  → Chapter.
 

Removing and installing rear side airbag with rear side airbag igniter -N201-/-N202-

–  Remove the 2 bolts -2-.
–  Unclip connector -1- from seat bolster.
–  Remove side airbag -3- from airbag pocket -4-.
Installing
–  Install in reverse order of removal.
–  Switch on ignition.
  WARNING
Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.
 

Removing and installing rear side airbag with rear side airbag igniter -N201-/-N202-

–  For “e-Golfs” or “Golf GTEs”, connect the maintenance connector for high-voltage system -TW-.
–  Connect vehicle battery → 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.
Specified torques
  → Chapter „Assembly overview - rear side airbag“
 

Removing and installing rear side airbag with rear side airbag igniter -N201-/-N202-

Removing and installing front side airbag with side airbag igniter -N199-/-N200-
Removing   WARNING   Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic components U ...

Curtain airbags
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Mounting tyre, run-flat tyres, ultra-high performance tyres
Only trained personnel may perform any assembly work on run-flat tyres and ultra-high-performance tyres. If fitted, check tyre pressure sensor using vehicle diagnostic tester, and renew it as necessary. –  ...

Adjusting front axle toe
Special tools and workshop equipment required     Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-   Socket -V.A.G 1332/9-   ...

Removing and installing luggage compartment cover
Removing –  Open luggage compartment cover -1- completely. –  Fold down rear seat backrests. –  Push luggage compartment cover -1- in -direction of arrow A-. ...

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