Passat Sedan V6-3.6L (BLV) (2008)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
Driver Side Airbag Crash Sensor
Crash Sensors
Driver Side Airbag Crash Sensor
The driver side airbag crash sensor (G179) may be installed in several different locations:
‹› On the outside of the front door subframe
‹› On the inside of the front door subframe
Installed on Outside of Subframe
Removing
CAUTION!
Read the Safety Instructions for working with airbags, belt tensioners and battery cut-out units.
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Disconnect vehicle battery.
Sedan and Wagon
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Remove driver side front door trim. Refer to => [ Driver Side Front Door Trim ] See: Body and Frame/Doors, Hood and Trunk/Doors/Front
Door/Front Door Panel/Service and Repair
Passat CC
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Remove driver side front door trim. Refer to => [ Front Door Trim ] See: Body and Frame/Doors, Hood and Trunk/Doors/Front Door/Front Door
Panel/Service and Repair
All vehicles
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Remove front door subframe.
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Drill out pop rivet - 1 -.
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Drill out pop rivet - 2 -.
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Press connector lock and remove connector - 4 - from Driver's Side Airbag Crash Sensor (G179) - 3 -.