Passat L4-1.8L Turbo (AWM) (2004)
Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Passenger Side Airbag Unit, Removing and Installing
Passenger Side Airbag Unit, Removing And Installing
Assembly Overview
1. Airbag unit, passenger side front
2. Brace
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Always replace after airbag has deployed.
3. Hex bolt
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4 Nm
4. Connector
5. Clip
6. Hex nut
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4Nm
7. Cover
Removing
CAUTION: Observe safety precautions for working on airbags.
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Disconnect vehicle battery.
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Remove cover - for passengers side airbag against direction of travel (cover is held by four clips - arrows -).
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Swing upward and remove hex nuts -.
CAUTION: Electrostatic charges may result in involuntary deployment of the airbag. Therefore, the mechanic must be electrostatically
discharged before disconnecting ignition- and Ground (GND) wires. This is done e.g. by briefly grasping the chassis or door striker.
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Remove hex bolts -, remove airbag units from support - and disconnect harness connector
Installing