Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

Airbag Control Module

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• torque wrench (V.A.G 1410)

Removing

CAUTION!
Observe safety precautions for work on airbags. Refer to => [ Airbag System General Safety Precautions ] Airbag System General Safety Precautions.

- Switch on ignition.

• To remove the airbag, battery must be disconnected with the ignition switched on, this deviates from the description "disconnecting and connecting battery".

- Disconnect the battery ground (GND) strap.

- Remove center console. Refer to => [ Center Console Frame ] Center Console Frame.

- Remove center console frame. Refer to => [ Center Console Frame ] Center Console Frame.

- Remove air duct from center console. Refer to => [ Air Duct ] Air Duct.

- Pull insulation - 4 - back.





- Open securing clip - 5 - on connector - 1 -.

- Remove connector - 1 -.

- Remove nuts - 2 - (quantity: 3).

- Remove control module - 3 -.

Installation





- Install control module - 3 - in reverse order of removal.

CAUTION!
No one should be in the vehicle when connecting the battery.

- Connect battery ground strap.

- Follow measures after connecting battery.

• If the airbag malfunction indicator lamp (K75) indicates a malfunction after assembly, check the DTC memory with the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system (VAS 5051B), clear it, and check it again.

• After replacing control module, it must be coded.

• Airbag Control Module (J234) ground connection takes place with chassis over housing.

Tightening Specifications