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

- Disconnect the battery ground cable.

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

- Remove the backrest and backrest cover and the cushion.

- Remove bolts - 2 -.

- Disconnect connector - 3 - from airbag unit - 1 -.

- Remove airbag unit - 1 - from backrest frame - 4 -.





Installation

- Switch ignition on after installing all components.

- Close 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.