Jetta Sedan L5-2.5L (CBTA) (2009)
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Air Bag: Procedures
Disposing of Airbag Units
Disposing of Airbag Units
‹› Make sure that your dealership complies with federal, state and local regulations for explosive substances.
‹› Deployed airbags and pyrotechnic seatbelts can be disposed of as normal scrap.
‹› Undeployed airbags and pyrotechnic seatbelts are considered to be hazardous materials. When disposing of an undeployed airbag or pyrotechnic
seatbelt that is either defective or expired, use the appropriate repair information and Airbag Deployment Device J-44210. Do NOT deploy airbags
and pyrotechnic seatbelts in the vehicle
‹› All airbags and pyrotechnic seatbelts of a vehicle scheduled to be scrapped must be deployed using the Airbag Deployment Device J-44210.
‹› When using Airbag Deployment Device J-44210, wear appropriate eye and ear protection.
‹› If the airbag or pyrotechnic seatbelt cannot be safely deployed or removed from the vehicle, contact the dealer.
‹› Shipment of active airbag gas generators and pyrotechnic seatbelt retractors must be in accordance with the regulations published in the latest
edition of the Code of Federal Regulations #49 (49 CFR). Shipment must be initiated and received by certified individuals. The penalties for
noncompliance are severe. Civil penalties range the $250 to $27,500 per violation, per day. Criminal penalties, for willfully violating the
regulations, range up to $250,000 for individuals and $500,000 for corporations.
Replacing Airbag Units After an Accident
Replacing Airbag Units After an Accident
Always replace the following components after an accident when airbag has deployed:
‹› All deployed airbag units
‹› Support for passenger module where passenger airbag deployed.
‹› Return ring with slip ring, if driver side airbag deployed.
‹› All seat belts with triggered belt tensioners
‹› If necessary (visual check) also replace all damaged components
Accident without Airbag Deployment
‹› If the airbag malfunction indicator lamp does not indicate a DTC, airbag components do not need to be replaced. Seat belts must be inspected
separately.
