Beetle L4-1.9L DSL Turbo (ALH) (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 7299-01
Date: 990105
Tools - Installing Front Seats with Side Air Bags
Group: 72
Number: 99-01
Date: Jan. 5, 1999
Subject:
Front Seats with Side Airbag, Installing Tool VAS 5094 Prior to Removing Seats
Model(s):
Passat with Side Airbags
1998 -->
New Beetle with Side Airbags
Supersedes T.B. Group 72 Number 98-01 dated Dec. 2, 1998
Service
Note:
Before working on any airbag system, always review CAUTIONS and WARNINGS in the appropriate Repair Manual!
Front Seat With Side Airbag, Removing
When removing and or repairing a front seat which is equipped with a side airbag, special tool VAS 5094 must be connected prior to seat removal and or
repair.
Install special tool VAS 5094 as follows:
WARNING!
Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap before starting work on electrical system!
Note:
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Removal and installation procedures may be slightly different depending on vehicle and equipment levels.
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Obtain correct coding for anti-theft radio.
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Note customer's radio station pre-sets.