Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing front passenger airbag unit with front passenger side airbag igniter 1 -N131-

WARNING: observe pyrotechnic safety and disposal regulations. This page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 front passenger airbag unit with igniter -N131-, including the HV maintenance connector step for e-Golf and Golf GTE models.

Removing   WARNING   Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.   Observe disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.   Note allocation of airbag unit to dash panel → Electronic Parts Catalogue.

–  For “e-Golfs” or “Golf GTEs”, disconnect the maintenance connector for high-voltage system -TW-. –  Disconnect battery earth cable with ignition switched on → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27. –  Remove glove compartment → Chapter.   WARNING Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating the electrical connector), the person handling them must ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this e.g. briefly touch the door striker plate.

–  Disconnect connector -4- on front passenger side airbag igniter 1 -N131-.

–  To do this release connector lock -2- using a small screwdriver -arrow- and pull off connector -1-.

–  Remove bolts -2- and -3- –  Remove front passenger side airbag -1- downwards.   WARNING Place airbag aside in such a way that the impact padding points upwards. Installing   Note Before the bolts are installed, the threads of the bolts and nuts in the dash panel must be cleaned.   WARNING   Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.   Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. connecting the electrical connector), the person handling them must ensure that he/she is “electrically discharged”. To do this e.g. briefly touch the door striker plate.   Note allocation of airbags to dash panel → Electronic Parts Catalogue.

–  Connect connector -1- to airbag igniter -arrow A-. –  Press in connector lock -2--arrow B-. Doing so, the connector will be fully inserted into airbag igniter and locked at the same time. Install in reverse order, but note the following:   Note   Ensure that the electrical connectors are pushed fully onto stop and engage audibly.   Ensure that no wires are trapped.   WARNING Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are repaired incorrectly, undesired triggering may occur after the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when connecting battery.

–  For “e-Golfs” or “Golf GTEs”, connect the maintenance connector for high-voltage system -TW-. –  Connect battery earth cable with ignition switched on → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.   WARNING If the ignition has not yet been switched on after the battery has been reconnected “warning lamps in dash panel insert are off”, the ignition (key or button) must only be switched on while sitting on the driver seat and with the seat set to rearmost position.   Note If airbag warning lamp -K75- indicates a fault following installation, event memory must be read, deleted and then read again → Vehicle diagnostic tester. Specified torques   → Chapter „Assembly overview - front passenger side airbag“   → Chapter „Assembly overview - dash panel“

Questions & answers

Removing and installing front passenger airbag unit with front passenger side airbag igniter 1 -N131- — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

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Follow pyrotechnic safety procedures. Remove the glove box, unbolt the airbag unit from the dash cross-member and disconnect.

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