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Octavia Mk2

Disposal of the airbag units and the belt tensioners before scrapping the vehicle
Disposal of the airbag units and the belt tensioners before scrapping the vehicle
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Ignition system -V.A.G 1821-
t  Cable connector from the set -V.A.G 1594 C-
t  Connecting cable -VAS 5232-
t  Connecting cable -VAS 5094-
   
The airbag units should be ignited within the vehicle with the doors closed.
  WARNING
All people should be at least 10 metres away from the vehicle when the voltage is applied and the airbags are triggered.
Igniting the side airbag on the driver's side
–  Disconnect battery earth strap → Electrical System → Rep. gr.27.
–  Removing the airbag unit → Chapter.
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–  Disconnect the plug connector -1- from the airbag unit.
–  Connect the connecting cable -VAS 5094- onto the airbag.
–  Reinstall the airbag. The connecting cable lies between the airbag unit and the steering wheel.
–  Connect up the ignition system -V.A.G 1821- using the cable connector on the connecting cable.
–  Lay the ignition system through the gap in the door and connect to the external battery.
–  Ignite the airbag unit and dispose of it as scrap.
Igniting the side airbag on the front seat passenger's side
–  Disconnect battery earth strap → Electrical System → Rep. gr.27.
–  Remove the glove compartment → Chapter.
–  Disconnect the airbag unit plug connector.
–  Connect the connecting cable -VAS 5232- onto plug connector of the airbag.
–  Connect up the ignition system -V.A.G 1821- using the cable connector on the connecting cable.
–  Lay the ignition system through the gap in the door and connect to the external battery.
–  Ignite the airbag unit and dispose of it as scrap.
Ignite the side airbag units
–  Disconnect battery earth strap → Electrical System → Rep. gr.27.
–  Disconnect the airbag plug connector below the front seat.
–  Connect the connecting cable -VAS 5232- onto plug connector of the airbag.
–  Connect up the ignition system -V.A.G 1821- using the cable connector on the connecting cable.
–  Lay the ignition system through the gap in the door and connect to the external battery.
–  Ignite the airbag unit and dispose of it as scrap.
Ignite the airbag units
–  Disconnect battery earth strap → Electrical System → Rep. gr.27.
–  Remove trim panel of pillar C above → Chapter.
–  Disconnect the airbag unit plug connector.
–  Connect the connecting cable -VAS 5232- onto plug connector of the airbag.
–  Connect up the ignition system -V.A.G 1821- using the cable connector on the connecting cable.
–  Lay the ignition system through the gap in the door and connect to the external battery.
–  Ignite the airbag unit and dispose of it as scrap.
Dispose of belt tensioner
–  Disconnect battery earth strap → Electrical System → Rep. gr.27.
–  Disconnect the plug connection on the belt tightener.
–  Connect the connecting cable -VAS 5094- onto plug connector of the belt tensioner.
–  Connect up the ignition system -V.A.G 1821- using the cable connector on the connecting cable.
–  Lay the ignition system through the gap in the door and connect to the external battery.
–  Ignite the belt tensioner.
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Deactivating and activating airbag units (adaptation) > < Disposal of pyrotechnical parts before scrapping the vehicle