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Removing and installing side airbag crash sensor on driver sideG179 (Golf 2009 ►)

Removing and installing side airbag crash sensor on driver side -G179- (Golf 2009 ►)

Note

The side airbag crash sensor on driver side -G179- is installed on the front door assembly carrier.

Removing

WARNING

Observe the general safety regulations when working on airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) → Chapter

–	Disconnect vehicle battery → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.

–	Remove front door trim:

t	Vehicles with 2 doors: → Chapter

t	Vehicles with 4 doors: → Chapter

–	Disconnect wiring harness -1- from side airbag crash sensor on driver side -G179--2-.

–	Press fastener -arrow- upwards using a screwdriver and release crash sensor from assembly carrier, arrows -A- and -B-.

Installing

–	Install in reverse order of removal.

–	Switch ignition on.

WARNING

Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.

–	Reconnect vehicle battery → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.

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