Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 739

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Adapting (coding) components

69-4, Components,

adapting

13. Side curtain protection, driver

and passenger sides (Golf/Jetta
wagon)

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Removing

69-4, Side

curtain protection, driver and
passenger sides, removing
and installing (Golf
wagon/Jetta wagon)

Safety precautions when working on airbags

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Testing, removing, installing and servicing may ONLY
be performed by qualified personnel.

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When connecting airbag system to battery positive
voltage (B+), re must be no person inside vehicle.

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Battery Ground (GND) strap must be disconnected
before performing any work on airbag system. No
waiting time is required after disconnecting battery.
When connecting airbag system to a voltage source,
no one should be in vehicle interior.

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Before handling (touching) airbag unit, technician
must be electrostatically discharged. This is
accomplished by touching grounded metal like, for
example, water pipes, heating pipes or metal carriers.

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Always install airbag units in vehicle, as soon as y are
removed from packaging.

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If installation work is interrupted, immediately return
airbag unit to its original packaging.

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NEVER leave an airbag unit unattended.

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In removed condition, ALWAYS lay airbag down with
impact absorbing pad facing up.

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DO NOT install airbag units that have fallen onto a
hard surface, or which have signs of damage.

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Airbag units that have not deployed must be marked
and returned to manufacturer for disposal (Use

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special airbag transporting container).

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Belt tensioner storage and transportation are covered
under Explosive Substance Act.

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Only use original equipment seat covers that are
approved for use with side airbags (identified by
AIRBAG label).

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use of commercially available extra seat covers is not
permitted (extra seat covers must be approved for use
with airbags).

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Always replace any airbag system component that
has been mechanically damaged (example: dented or
cracked).

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When installing backrest cover, cover seam must run
straight in area of side-airbag.

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All cover clips must be replaced.

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Only use original equipment cover clips.

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If cover is damaged (rips or burn holes, etc.) in area of
side-airbag, always replace cover for safety reasons.

Additional safety precautions for side curtain
protection

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Always replace damaged pillar trim, never repair.

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Side curtain protection must not be kinked or twisted.

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After servicing body in area of side curtain protection,
check body for welding beads, deformations and
chafe marks (compare with opposite side of vehicle if
necessary).

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If ignited side curtain protection is replaced, molded
headliner, door seals with piping, head-level airbag
guides, bracket for grab handle and A-, B-, C- and, if
installed, D-pillar trim must be replaced in general. If
damaged, interior (rear) reading lights, roof grab
handle and roof end strip must also be replaced.

Replacing airbag unit after an accident

Accident where airbag deployed

Always replace following:

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All deployed airbag units with control modules and
sensors

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Support for front passenger module

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Return spring with slip ring

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Seat cover and cover clips, if side airbag is deployed.

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All airbag wiring harnesses for side airbag in seat, if
unit is deployed.

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All seatbelts with belt tensioners that have been
triggered

As necessary (visual inspection):

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all damaged components

In case of side curtain airbag deployment exchange
following additional components:

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Pillar Trims (A, B and C Pillar Trims).

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Door seal.

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Guide piece for head airbag.

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Bracket for grab handle

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Headliner.

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Reading light rear.*

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Grab handle.*

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Connecting strip (for headliner).*

*) Components could be used up to 6 times.

Accident not involving activation of airbag

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If airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) K75 does
not indicate a DTC, airbag components do not need to
be replaced.

Caution!

seat belts should be checked separately.

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When replacing an airbag unit or airbag control module,
affix stickers (only tear-off strips) to registration card and
return registration card to relevant dealer or to Importer for
registration. .

See your Parts Department for proper registration
procedure.

registration card must be ordered separately.

Airbag units, deploying (disposal)

Caution!

DO NOT ignite airbag units in vehicles.

According to regulations, airbag units must be rendered
unusable by igniting m electrically before scrapping vehicle.
This is necessary because airbag unit is a pyrotechnic
device that may cause injuries if activated in an improper
manner (e.g. using a cutting torch).

- Remove airbag unit

69-4, Driver side airbag unit ,

removing and installing (Four-spoke steering wheel)

Use Deployment Fixture J-44210 and refer to Airbag
Pyrotechnic Deployment Device Instruction Booklet for
proper deployment procedure.

Drivers side airbag unit, assembly overview
(Four-spoke steering wheel)

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