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Safety information
(VRL010184; Edition 03.2017)
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⇒ “1.2 Safety measures when working with pyrotechnic compo‐
nents”, page 3
⇒ “1.3 Storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt ten‐
sioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components)”, page
4
⇒ “1.4 Additional safety regulations for side airbag”, page 5
⇒ “1.5 Additional safety instructions for curtain airbag”,
page 5
⇒ “1.6 Safety regulations for crash sensors (pressure sensors) for
front side airbags”, page 6
⇒ “1.7 Renewing pyrotechnic, electrical and mechanical compo‐
nents of the restraint system after an accident”, page 6
⇒ “1.8 Checking airbag securing parts after an accident”,
page 8
⇒ “1.9 Accident without airbag triggering”, page 9
⇒ “1.10 Checking seat belts”, page 9
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⇒ “1.11 Check belt webbing”, page 9
⇒ “1.12 Checking inertia reel (locking mechanism)”, page 10
⇒ “1.13 Visually checking belt buckle”, page 11
⇒ “1.14 Check operation of belt buckle”, page 11
⇒ “1.15 Checking belt relays, and buckle tongues”, page 11
⇒ “1.16 Checking securing parts and anchorage points after an
accident”, page 12
⇒ “1.17 Checking seat belt restraint function for holding additional
child seats (not for driver's seat belt) - country-specific”,
page 12
⇒ “1.18 Checking child seat anchors after an accident”,
page 12
⇒ “1.19 Safety instructions for automatically dimmable interior
mirror”, page 13
1.1
Safety measures when working on ve‐
hicles with a start/stop system
Observe the following when working on a vehicle with a start/stop
system:
WARNING
Risk of injury from automatic start of engine on vehicles with
start/stop system.
♦ In vehicles with an activated start/stop system (indicated
by a message in the dash panel insert), the engine may
start automatically.
♦ When working on the vehicle, make sure that the start/stop
system is deactivated (switch off the ignition; switch the
ignition on again if necessary).
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1.2
Safety measures when working with py‐
rotechnic components
Note
The following are pyrotechnic components:
♦ Airbag units
♦ Belt tensioner
♦ Belt force limiters (depending on vehicle equipment level)
♦ Battery isolation elements (depending on vehicle equipment
level)
♦ Triggering mechanisms for pedestrian protection system
General notes
♦ Testing, removing, installing and repair work may only be per‐
formed by qualified personnel.
♦ There are no replacement intervals for airbag units.
♦ Under no circumstances should checks be carried out with a
test lamp, voltmeter or ohmmeter.
♦ Pyrotechnic components may only be checked in installed
state and with vehicle diagnosis, testing and information sys‐
tems approved by the manufacturer.
♦ When working on pyrotechnic components and airbag control
unit - J234- , battery earth strap must be disconnected with
ignition switched ON. Then cover negative terminal.
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♦ A waiting time of 10 seconds is necessary after disconnecting
the battery.
♦ Battery must be connected with ignition SWITCHED ON.
When doing this, there should be no-one inside the vehicle.
♦ 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 po‐
sition.
♦ Observe required procedures after connecting battery ⇒ Elec‐
trical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and con‐
necting battery .
♦ Before handling pyrotechnic components of the restraint sys‐
tem, for example before separating an electrical connection,
the mechanic must electrostatically discharge himself/herself.
Electrostatic discharge is achieved by touching earthed met‐
allic parts, such as the door striker plate.
♦ Wash hands after coming into contact with triggered pyrotech‐
nic components of restraint system.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must not be opened or repaired; al‐
ways use new parts (risk of injury).
♦ Pyrotechnic components that have been dropped onto a hard
surface or show signs of damage must not be installed in a
vehicle.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must be installed immediately after
they have been removed from their packaging.
♦ If work is interrupted, the pyrotechnic component must be
stored back in its packaging.
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♦ Leaving the pyrotechnic component unattended is prohibited.
♦ When connecting pyrotechnic components of the restraint
system, only the person carrying out the work may be inside
the vehicle.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must not come into contact with
grease, cleaning solution or similar.
♦ The airbag unit must be renewed if any contamination such as
oil, grease, paint or solvent penetrates the fabric.
♦ Pyrotechnic components must not be subjected to tempera‐
tures above 100°C, even for short periods.
Special instructions for driver and front passenger airbags
♦ Removed driver and front passenger airbag units must be
stored with padded side upwards.
It is essential to carry out work in the following sequence when
renewing airbag units:
1 - Remove old airbag unit and place to one side with padded
side upwards.
2 - Remove new airbag unit from transport packaging and place
to one side with padded side upwards.
3 - Immediately place old airbag unit in transport packaging.
4 - Install new airbag unit in vehicle.
Special instructions for belt tensioners
♦ Belt tensioner units must be handled with extreme caution
during removal and installation. If handled incorrectly, there is
a high risk of injury and damage in relation to the belt tensioner
units.
♦ Belt tensioner units which are mechanically damaged (dents,
fractures) always must be renewed.
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♦ Never point open end of belt tensioner at another person.
♦ When connecting the belt tensioner unit, all mechanical parts
(including those of the 3-point seat belt) must be properly at‐
tached. If connection of the belt tensioner unit is hindered due
to tight conditions, the belt strap must be rolled up completely
before connecting. In this case there is no heightened risk of
safety as long as the additional safety instructions are heeded.
Essentially this is aimed at battery disconnection and electro‐
static discharge of the fitter prior to connection of the belt
tensioner unit.
♦ Depending on the crash intensity, it is possible that the belt
tensioner was triggered but the belt force limiter did NOT ig‐
nite. These parts are to be treated as unignited components!
1.3
Storage, transportation and disposal of
airbag, belt tensioner and battery isola‐
tor units (pyrotechnic components)
♦ Storage must comply with the relevant national legislation.
♦ Transportation is subject to national and international regula‐
tions that govern packaging, marking, labelling and freight
documentation in detail.
♦ Untriggered pyrotechnic components must be disposed of
correctly in the original packaging in accordance with national
legislation. Contact your importer if in any doubt.
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♦ Only completely ignited pyrotechnic components may be dis‐
posed of through the commercial waste system.
WARNING
♦ This does not apply to belt tensioners which are operated
by a Wankel type pump. Those must be disposed of like
pyrotechnic components which were not triggered (e.g.
airbags, seat belts, pyrotechnic battery isolators).
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♦ Reason: On belt tensioners which are operated by a Wan‐
kel type pump it is not possible to verify, using workshop
means, if all igniters have been triggered.
1.4
Additional safety regulations for side air‐
bag
♦ Under no circumstances may seat covers be fitted which have
not been specifically approved for use on Volkswagen seats
with side airbags.
♦ The backrest padding must not be cut out in the area of the
side airbag.
♦ When installing, make sure the seam for the side airbag is
straight.
♦ All padding clips (metal and plastic clips) must be renewed.
♦ When installing, all padding clips must be fitted in the same
positions as the original ones.
♦ If the seat cover fabric is damaged (tears, burn marks, etc.) in
the vicinity of the side airbag, the cover must always be re‐
placed for safety reasons, as otherwise the side airbag will not
inflate properly.
♦ Repairs may not be carried out on the backrest cover in the
area of the side airbag (because of the special thread and
precisely defined seam).
♦ Always renew the backrest padding after the side airbags have
been triggered.
♦ All damaged components must be renewed after an accident.
The original airbag unit can still be used if no signs of damage
are found.
♦ If side airbag units are renewed, the sticker for the airbag
number must be removed from the new side airbag unit and
stuck over the old sticker on the seat pan.
♦ Never poke upholstery needles or any other sharp objects
through the seat cover fabric in the vicinity of the airbag, seat
occupied sensor, front passenger side - G128- and the seat
occupied sensor mat.
1.5
Additional safety instructions for curtain
airbag
♦ Inspect trims for damage prior to installing them.
♦ Always renew damaged pillar trims; never repair.
♦ Ensure proper seating of trims when installing them.
♦ When performing repair work behind the curtain airbag, al‐
ways remove the entire module.
♦ To prevent any potential damage during removal and instal‐
lation, curtain airbags must be handled with extreme caution.
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♦ Place removed curtain airbag modules in packaging or on a
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clean, flat surface on a cover.
♦ After body repairs in vicinity of curtain airbag, check body for
weld spray droplets, deformations and areas of chafing (com‐
pare with opposite side if necessary).
♦ Until the gas generator is screwed in place, you must always
hold it firmly by hand when handling (transportation, removal
and installation etc.).
♦ Never twist, kink, throw, shake, pull, hang, squeeze, press,
pinch or clamp any curtain airbag modules.
♦ Folding is acceptable as long as no damage is caused (in par‐
ticular to the protective sleeve).
1.6
Safety regulations for crash sensors
(pressure sensors) for front side airbags
The side airbag crash sensors respond to changes in pressure
and must therefore be treated with particular caution. Observe the
following:
♦ The correct installation position is vitally important: install only
in the specified location in the door.
♦ Protect the crash sensor against mechanical shocks and im‐
pacts: any crash sensors which have been dropped must no
longer be used. Remove the crash sensor when carrying out
bodywork on the door.
♦ The crash sensor is matched to the volume of air inside the
door: deformation of the door, resulting in a reduction in the
air space in the door, impairs the function of the crash sensor.
♦ Avoid any major soiling of the crash sensor: do not use com‐
pressed air in the vicinity of the crash sensor. Protect the crash
sensor against swarf from filing or drilling (example, during
retrofitting of door speakers). Do not use cavity sealants or
spray oil in the vicinity of the crash sensor.
♦ Protect against heat/cold: avoid heat effects, for example dur‐
ing spray painting or other body shop operations. The crash
sensors must not be exposed to temperatures below -40°C
(for example in aircraft holds without air conditioning).
♦ The crash sensor must be protected against humidity during
storage and installation.
For the crash sensor to function properly, it is vital to ensure that
the door forms an effective seal after being fitted. Observe the
following:
♦ All components (e.g. cover, speakers, door trim) must be cor‐
rectly fitted.
♦ The door trim retaining clips seal the system. If necessary, re‐
new retaining clips.
1.7
Renewing pyrotechnic, electrical and
mechanical components of the restraint
system after an accident
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester
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Note
♦ The airbag control unit can be used with airbag generation 8.*
»not 8.R« for up to 2 side and/or belt tensioner triggering ac‐
tions.
♦ The airbag control unit can be used for up to 2 deployments
of side airbag/driver airbag/front passenger airbag and/or belt
tensioner with the airbag generation 9.*, 10.* and 8.R.
♦ After the third deployment, the error message “Control unit
faulty” is displayed.
The airbag control unit must be renewed:
♦ In the event of a driver/front passenger airbag deployment
8.R” ⇒ page 7
♦ After 3 deployments of the side airbag/driver airbag/front pas‐
senger airbag and/or belt tensioner
♦ In the event of damage to the housing
♦ In the event of deformation to the tunnel within a 200 mm ra‐
dius of the control unit
Always renew the following:
♦ All triggered airbag units.
♦ Battery isolation igniter - N253-
Additionally, in the event of the front passenger airbag being trig‐
gered:
♦ Dash panel
♦ Supports of front passenger airbag unit which have been bent
out of shape (must not be bent back into shape)
♦ All sensors for front airbag at front end
♦ Remaining sensors for lateral acceleration in event of defor‐
mation of attachment points in vicinity of sensors
Additionally, in the event of the driver airbag being triggered:
♦ Return spring with slip ring
♦ All sensors for front airbag at front end
♦ Remaining sensors for lateral acceleration in event of defor‐
mation of attachment points in vicinity of sensors
Additionally, in the event of the side airbag being triggered:
♦ Pressure sensors on the triggered side
♦ Lateral acceleration sensors on the side affected
♦ Seat cover
♦ Padding
♦ In case of foldable backrest: side padding (if fitted)
♦ Remaining sensors for lateral acceleration in event of defor‐
mation of attachment points in vicinity of sensors
Additionally:
♦ All belt inertia reels with triggered belt tensioners
♦ All belt inertia reels with triggered belt tensioners
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♦ Belt buckles for all belt inertia reels with triggered belt ten‐
sioners and seat belt engaged
♦ Belt height adjuster (mechanical and electrical) for all belt in‐
ertia reels with triggered belt tensioners and seat belt engaged
– If you suspect that belt tensioners or belt force limiters have
been triggered, connect a vehicle diagnostic tester .
– Under “15 - Airbag” in »Guided Fault Finding« check whether
there is a crash entry logged for the airbag control unit.
– At the same time check whether the “Resistance too high” fault
is also logged for belt tensioners and/or belt force limiters.
Triggered belt tensioners and/or belt force limiters have to
meet both conditions. “Prerequisite: The airbag control unit
has not yet been renewed”.
Note
♦ The “Resistance too high” fault can also be logged in the event
of a cable break. Under normal circumstances, no crash entry
is then logged.
♦ Depending on the crash intensity, it is possible that the belt
tensioner was triggered but »NOT« the belt force limiter. Ob‐
serve notes on disposal of pyrotechnic components
⇒ page 4 .
♦ In addition, note the section: Checking seat belts
⇒ page 9 .
♦ Deployed belt force limiters can be identified by the following
features:
♦ The pin -1- and lug -3- have popped out of the belt force limiter
housing on the belt inertia reel.
♦ The strap -2- is no longer vertical but is pointing diagonally
outwards.
– If parts of the belt system are removed because of an accident,
the belt system bolts must be renewed.
– In addition, the following must also be replaced if necessary
(visual check): all damaged components.
– After renewing the airbag units or the control unit, affix stickers
(only tear-off strips) to the registration card and return the reg‐
istration card to the responsible Sales Centre or to the Importer
for registration.
1.8
Checking airbag securing parts after an
accident
All damaged securing parts must always be renewed. It is not
permissible to bend the components back into shape or »make
them fit«
The following components must be checked after the relevant
airbag has been triggered.
In the event of the front passenger airbag being triggered:
♦ Central tube for dash panel; it must be possible to install the
supports for the front passenger airbag and front passenger
airbag unit tension-free. Otherwise the central tube must also
be renewed.
♦ Check the glove compartment for damage. Renew it if dam‐
aged.
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In the event of the driver airbag being triggered:
♦ Steering wheel: remove the steering wheel and place on a flat
surface together with the steering collar. The full face of ltkhe
steering collar must be in contact with the flat surface. Other‐
wise the steering wheel must be renewed.
♦ Check steering wheel for smoke residues. If any smoke resi‐
dues are found, the steering wheel must be renewed.
1.9
Accident without airbag triggering
♦ If airbag warning lamp - K75- does not indicate a fault, there
is no requirement to renew pyrotechnic components. The seat
belts should be checked separately.
1.10
Checking seat belts
WARNING
The seat belt system must be inspected systematically after
every accident! If damage is determined at any of the points to
be checked, customer must be informed regarding necessity
of changing belts.
Points to check
♦ Check inertia reel (locking mechanism) ⇒ page 10 .
♦ Visually check belt buckle ⇒ page 11 .
♦ Check operation of belt buckle ⇒ page 11 .
♦ Check belt guide fittings and latch plates ⇒ page 11 .
♦ Check securing parts and anchorage points ⇒ page 12 .
♦ Checking seat belt restraint function for holding additional
child seats (not for driver seat belt) - country-specific
⇒ page 12 .
Caution
If the customer refuses to have a damaged seat belt renewed,
an appropriate comment should be made in the service notes.
1.11
Check belt webbing
Sequence of operations
– Pull belt completely out of inertia reel or lap belt adjustment
plate.
– Check belt webbing for soiling, and if necessary wash with a
mild soapy solution ⇒ Owner's Manual .
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If either of the types of damage illustrated below (1 and 2) are
determined on accident vehicle, renew seat belt complete with
belt buckle.
If damage as illustrated under points 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 is deter‐
mined on a vehicle which has not been involved in an accident,
it is sufficient to renew damaged belt only.
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1 - Belt webbing cut, torn or chafed.
2 - Torn webbing loops on belt edge.
3 - Burns caused by cigarettes or similar.
4 - One edge of belt deformed or wavy.
1.12
Checking inertia reel (locking mecha‐
nism)
The inertia reel has 2 locking functions.
♦ The first locking function is triggered by the belt being jerked
out of the reel (belt extension acceleration).
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Test 1
– Pull belt out of inertia reel with firm jerk.
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Will not lock - renew seat belt complete with buckle.
If difficulties are experienced when belt is extended or retrac‐
ted, first check whether position of inertia reel has been al‐
tered.
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The second locking function is triggered by a change in vehicle
speed (vehicle-dependent locking function).
Test 2
WARNING
For safety reasons, the road test should be carried out on a
traffic-free stretch to ensure that other road users are not en‐
dangered.
– Put on seat belt.
– Accelerate vehicle to 20 km/h and then carry out emergency
braking with foot brake.
•
If seat belt is not locked by locking mechanism during braking
procedure, renew seat belt complete with buckle.
1.13
Visually checking belt buckle
– Inspect belt buckle for cracks and chips.
•
If damage is determined, renew seat belt complete with belt
buckle.
1.14
Check operation of belt buckle
Checking belt buckle
– Push buckle tongue into belt buckle until it engages audibly.
Check whether locking mechanism is properly engaged by
pulling firmly on belt webbing.
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If buckle tongue fails even once to engage properly in belt
buckle during at least 5 tests, renew seat belt complete with
belt buckle.
Checking release mechanism
– Release seat belt by pressing button on belt buckle with finger
pressure. When belt is slack, latch plate must spring out of belt
buckle on its own.
•
Carry out test at least 5 times. If buckle tongue fails even once
to spring out of buckle, renew seat belt complete with belt
buckle.
WARNING
Under no circumstances whatsoever may lubricant be used to
eliminate noise or stiffness in belt buckle buttons.
1.15
Checking belt relays, and buckle
tongues
Plastic-coated fittings show fine, parallel scoring after stress on
belt system (when belt was fastened during accident). (On the
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other hand, wear caused by frequent belt use can be recognized
by smooth wear, free of lines.)
– Inspect for deformation, fracturing and cracks in plastic.
•
If scoring and/or damage is determined, renew seat belt com‐
plete with belt latch.
1.16
Checking securing parts and anchorage
points after an accident
♦ Latch plate deformed (stretched)
♦ Height adjustment does not function.
♦ Anchorage points (seat, pillars, underbody) distorted or thread
damaged
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If damage is determined on these parts, renew seat belt com‐
plete with belt buckle.
If parts of the belt system are removed because of an accident,
the belt system securing bolts must be renewed.
Renew anchorage points.
Note
In the case of damage resulting not from an accident but, for ex‐
ample, from wear, only the part which is actually damaged need
be renewed.
1.17
Checking seat belt restraint function for
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holding additional child seats (not for
driver's seat belt) - country-specific
For the functional check, all seat belt components including the
side trim must be installed.
Activating the restraint function
♦ Pull out seat belt webbing completely to stop.
Correct function
♦ The belt must retract with an audible noise.
♦ If the belt retraction is stopped, it should not be possible to pull
the belt out again until the function is deactivated.
Deactivating
♦ Allow the belt to retract as far as the last 100 mm (approx.).
♦ The restraint function must switch off at the latest when
100 mm of the seat belt webbing are still pulled out. The belt
then works normally again.
If the seat belt restraint function for holding additional child seats
does not work properly, the seat belt must be renewed.
1.18
Checking child seat anchors after an ac‐
cident
Points to check
♦ Child seat anchors must be checked for damage and defor‐
mation after an accident.
♦ Child seat anchors welded to the body or the seats/backrests
or bolted in place may not be repaired or straightened.
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♦ Child seat anchors bolted to the body or the seats/backrests
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must be renewed in the event of damage or deformation.
♦ Child seat anchor securing bolts must be renewed if the brack‐
et is damaged.
1.19
Safety instructions for automatically
dimmable interior mirror
WARNING
♦ The mirror glass is made of several layers and contains
an electrolyte to achieve the dimming functionality. Be‐
ware of liquid electrolyte which runs out of a broken mirror
glass.
♦ The liquid electrolyte can irritate skin, eyes and respiratory
organs.
♦ If liquid electrolyte got into your eyes or onto the skin, wash
it immediately with plenty of water. If the irritation contin‐
ues, seek advice from a doctor immediately.
Caution
If liquid electrolyte which ran out of a broken mirror glass comes
in contact with plastic surfaces, the surfaces will be damaged.
Wipe off spilled electrolyte immediately using clear water and
a sponge.
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Repair notes
2.1
Contact corrosion
Contact corrosion can occur if unsuitable fastening elements
(screws, bolts, nuts, washers) are used.
For this reason, only connecting elements with a special surface
coating have been fitted.
In addition, rubber, plastic and adhesives are made of non-con‐
ductive materials.
In case of doubt about the reusability of parts renew them ⇒
Electronic parts catalogue .
Observe the following:
♦ It is recommended to use genuine parts which are tested and
compatible with aluminium.
♦ The use of VW parts is recommended.
♦ Damage resulting from contact corrosion is not covered by the
warranty.
2.2
Routing and attachment of lines
If hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical lines are disconnected or re‐
moved and installed, make corresponding drawings or photos.
This guarantees installation in the original position.
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