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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Overview of fitting locations - airbag crash sensors

This overview maps every Volkswagen Golf Mk7 crash sensor location: the front passenger side airbag crash sensor -G180- in the door, and the rear side sensors — each cross-referenced to its specific handling safety instructions.

Overview of fitting locations - airbag crash sensors

1 -  Side airbag crash sensor, front passenger side -G180-
  • Location: in door
  • Safety precautions when handling crash sensors (pressure sensors) for front side airbags → Chapter
  • Removing and installing → Chapter
2 -  Rear side airbag crash sensor, front passenger side -G257-
  • Fitting location: beneath wheel housing trim
  • Removing and installing → Chapter
3 -  Bolt
  • 9 Nm
4 -  Bolt
  • 9 Nm
5 -  Rear side airbag crash sensor, driver side -G256-
  • Fitting location: beneath wheel housing trim
  • Removing and installing → Chapter
6 -  Side airbag crash sensor, driver side -G179-
  • Location: in door
  • Safety precautions when handling crash sensors (pressure sensors) for front side airbags → Chapter
  • Removing and installing → Chapter
7 -  Front airbag crash sensor, driver side -G283-
  • Only installed in vehicles which are initially registered in the USA or Canada
8 -  Bolt
  • Only installed in vehicles which are initially registered in the USA or Canada.
  • 9 Nm
9 -  Crash sensor for front airbag -G190-
  • Fitting location: on lock carrier in centre of vehicle.
  • Removing and installing → Chapter
10 -  Bolt
  • Only installed in vehicles which are initially registered in the USA or Canada
  • 9 Nm
11 -  Front airbag crash sensor for front passenger side -G284-
  • Only installed in vehicles which are initially registered in the USA or Canada.
12 -  Bolt
  • 9 Nm

    Questions & answers

    Overview of fitting locations - airbag crash sensors — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    Where are the Golf Mk7 airbag crash sensors located?
    Side airbag sensor -G180- in the door, front sensor -G283- in the front structure, rear sensors -G256-/-G257- in the C-pillar area.
    Airbag crash sensors
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    Removing and installing front airbag crash sensor, driver side -G283-
    Removing   WARNING Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic components → Chapte ...