Passat Wagon 4Motion V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2003)
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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
Installation is the reverse order of removal.
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Switch ignition on.
CAUTION: Make sure no one is in the vehicle.
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Connect vehicle battery.