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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - curtain airbag

This assembly overview covers the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 curtain airbag, including its anti-twist line — which must be entirely visible after installation to confirm the airbag isn't twisted — with igniters -N251- (driver) and its passenger-side equivalent.

Assembly overview - curtain airbag

1 -  Line to prevent twisting
  • Is used to ensure that curtain airbag is not twisted.
  • Must be entirely visible after installation
2 -  Curtain airbag
  • Driver side: with driver side curtain airbag igniter -N251-
  • Front passenger side: with front passenger side curtain airbag igniter -N252-
  WARNING
Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
  • Removing and installing, 2-door and 4-door model: → Chapter
  • Removing and installing, estate: → Chapter
3 -  Bolt
  • Renew after removal
  • 4.5 Nm
4 -  Retaining clip
  • Qty. 5
5 -  Retaining clip

    Questions & answers

    Assembly overview - curtain airbag — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    What does the Golf Mk7 curtain airbag assembly show?
    The anti-twist line (must be visible after installation), the curtain airbag, igniter connectors, and mounting hardware along the roofline.
    Curtain airbags
    ...

    Removing and installing curtain airbag with igniter, 2-door and 4-door models
    Special tools and workshop equipment required       Release tool -VAS 1978/17- from release tool case ...