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Driver and Front Passenger Side Airbag From 05.2003






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 and Front Passenger Side Airbag from 05.2003

Removal

- Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery.

- Remove the driver/front passenger seat ( install the airbag adapter (VAS 5094)).

- Remove the backrest frame.

- Remove the backrest cover.

- Remove backrest cushion.

- Disconnect wiring harness - 4 - - arrows -.

- Remove bolt - 3 -.

- Remove airbag unit - 2 - from backrest frame - 1 -.





Installation

- Switch ignition on after installing all components.

- Close the doors.

- Connect the battery ground cable.

CAUTION!
Make sure no one is in the vehicle.

After connecting the battery, the vehicle options (radio, clock, electric window regulator) must be checked according to the repair information and/or user manual.