New Beetle L4-1.8L Turbo (BNU) (2005)
Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Side Airbag For Driver's/Front Passenger's Sides, Removing and Installing
Side Airbag For Driver's/Front Passenger's Sides From 05.03, Removing and Installing
Removing
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Disconnect battery ground (GND) strap.
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Remove driver's/front passenger's seat as applicable (install airbag adapter VAS 5094).
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Remove backrest frame.
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Remove backrest cover 05.03.
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Remove backrest padding.
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Unclip wiring harness -4- -arrows-
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Remove bolt -3-.
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Remove airbag unit -2- from backrest frame -1-.
Installing
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Connect battery ground (GND) strap.
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Close doors.
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After installing all components switch ignition on.
WARNING: Never let anyone stay in the passenger compartment when the airbag system is being worked on, especially when the airbag
system is being connected to a power source or the battery is being reconnected.
NOTE: After reconnecting battery, make sure vehicle equipment (radio, clock, electric windows) is checked.