New Beetle L5-2.5L (BPR) (2007)
Side Air Bag: Service and Repair
Driver/Front Passenger Side Airbag
Airbag
CAUTION!
‹› Advanced airbags of passenger side in New Beetle sedan or convertible which only partially deployed, can cause severe injuries when
second stage suddenly deploys.
‹› When working with airbag systems and transporting airbag units that have not deployed or have not completely deployed, strictly
follow safety precautions.
‹› Never dispose of advanced passenger side airbag units of New Beetle sedan or convertible in waste or together with other materials to
be scrapped.
Driver/Front Passenger Side Airbag
Removal
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Disconnect the battery ground cable.
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Remove the driver/front passenger seat ( install the airbag adapter (VAS 5094)).
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Remove the backrest and backrest cover and the cushion.
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Remove bolts - 2 -.
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Disconnect connector - 3 - from airbag unit - 1 -.
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Remove airbag unit - 1 - from backrest frame - 4 -.