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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing rear side airbag with rear side airbag igniter -N201-/-N202-

WARNING: observe pyrotechnic safety, additional side airbag regulations, and disposal rules. This page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 rear side airbag, including the HV maintenance connector step for e-Golf and Golf GTE models.

Removing
  WARNING
  Observe safety instructions for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
  Observe the additional safety regulations for the side airbag → Chapter.
  Observe disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
   
–  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 side padding  → Chapter.
 

Removing and installing rear side airbag with rear side airbag igniter -N201-/-N202-

–  Remove the 2 bolts -2-.
–  Unclip connector -1- from seat bolster.
–  Remove side airbag -3- from airbag pocket -4-.
Installing
–  Install in reverse order of removal.
–  Switch on ignition.
  WARNING
Ensure that nobody is in vehicle.
 

Removing and installing rear side airbag with rear side airbag igniter -N201-/-N202-

–  For “e-Golfs” or “Golf GTEs”, connect the maintenance connector for high-voltage system -TW-.
–  Connect vehicle battery → 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.
Specified torques
  → Chapter „Assembly overview - rear side airbag“
 

Removing and installing rear side airbag with rear side airbag igniter -N201-/-N202-

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing rear side airbag with rear side airbag igniter -N201-/-N202- — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 rear side airbag?
    Follow pyrotechnic and side airbag safety regulations. Remove the rear seat bolster, disconnect the igniter wiring and remove the airbag.
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