Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
CAUTION:
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Obtain the Anti-Theft radio security code.
- Switch off all electrical consumers, switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
- Disconnect negative (-) battery terminal.
- When Disconnecting and Connecting battery terminals, observe all applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on performing OBD program and electrical system function checks as specified.
- HIGH VOLTAGE.
- Always disconnect negative (-) battery terminal prior to Servicing any parts of vehicle electrical system marked with the yellow "HIGH VOLTAGE." symbol.
- After disconnecting battery, briefly turn affected system on and off in order discharge any residual voltage of affected system
- Airbag harness and connector repairs must only be performed using Wiring Harness Repair Kit VAS 1978 Wiring Harness Repair Kit VAS 1978 Instruction Manual.
- Airbag harness and connector repairs must only be performed using genuine Volkswagen replacement terminals, connectors and harnesses Parts catalog.