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⇒ Electrical system; Rep. Gr. 96
4.13 Removing and installing knee airbag
(Golf 2009 ▸)
Note
Knee airbag is installed above pedal cluster.
Removing
WARNING
Observe the general safety regulations when working on air‐
bag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic com‐
ponents) ⇒ page 90
– Switch ignition on.
– Disconnect vehicle battery ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. Gr. 27 ;
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery .
WARNING
Electrostatic discharges may result in unintentional triggering
of airbag. Therefore, the mechanic must electrostatically dis‐
charge him/herself before disconnecting the igniter and earth
wires. This can be done by briefly touching the body or striker
plate of the door.
– Disconnect wiring connector from knee airbag.
Note
The connector is located on the tunnel side (in the direction of normal travel).
– Remove two nuts each -1- and -3- (9 Nm).
– Remove knee airbag -2- from bracket -4-.
Golf 2004 ➤ , Golf 2009 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 05.2010
128 Rep. Gr.69 - Passenger protection