Touareg V8-4.2L (BAR) (2007)
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair
Airbag Units, Removing and Installing After an Accident
Airbag Units, Removing and Installing After an Accident
Accident with Airbag Deployment
‹› The airbag control module does not need to be replaced after deployment unless "Control module faulty" DTC is set in the control module, or the
control module is physically damaged.
Always replace the following components after an accident when airbag has deployed:
‹› All deployed airbag units
‹› Support for front passenger module
‹› Coil connector with slip ring
‹› All seat belts with triggered belt tensioners
‹› If needed (visual inspection), the following must also be replaced: All damaged components
Accident without Airbag Deployment
‹› The airbag control module does not need to be replaced after deployment unless "Control module faulty" DTC is set in the control module, or the
control module is physically damaged.
‹› If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) (K75) does not indicate a DTC, airbag components do not need to be replaced. Seat belts must be
inspected separately.
Belt Guide Rings and Locking Tongue, Checking
Belt Guide Rings and Locking Tongue, Checking
The plastic-covered guides show fine parallel scoring after straining belt system (belt was fastened during accident). (Wear which has been brought
about by frequent belt use can be recognized by smooth signs of wear which are free of scoring).
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Check plastic for deformation, rupture and tearing.
‹› For groove build-up and/or damage, replace safety belt completely with lock.
Procedure After An Accident With Belt Pretensioner And/Or Airbag Deployment
Procedure After an Accident with Belt Pretensioner and/or Airbag Deployment
‹› Each time passenger airbag and/or belt pretensioner on passenger side is deployed, Seat Occupied Recognition Control Module (J706) basic
setting must be performed. Perform basic setting with a diagnostic tester that has "Guided Fault Finding".
‹› If the seat rails and/or seat pan must be replaced after an accident due to deformation, seat occupied recognition must also be replaced with " seat
occupied recognition repair kit". Then, Seat Occupied Recognition Control Module (J706) basic setting must be performed. Perform basic setting
with a diagnostic tester that has " Guided Fault Finding".
Perform seat occupied recognition basic setting.
Belt Latch, Checking Function
Belt Latch, Checking Function
Checking safety belt latch:
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Insert belt tongue into belt buckle until it clicks into place. Check whether locking mechanism is properly engaged by giving belt webbing a firm
jerk.