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2018 Volkswagen GTI/Golf

DISABLE PROCEDURE AND TIME (Always Check Service Manual)

The pyrotechnic components may be checked only when they are installed and with a VW approved vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system.

1) The battery ground cable must be disconnected with the ignition SWITCHED ON. Then cover the negative pole.
2) Wait for 10 seconds after disconnecting the battery

REV: 02/2021

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

Airbag Units, Removing and Installing After an Accident:

Airbag control module must be replaced [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]:
• With driver and passenger airbag deployment “but not with airbag generation 9.•, 10.• and 8.R
• After three side, driver, and passenger airbag or belt tensioner deployments

Always replace the following:
• All triggered airbag units [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL, AIRBAG,KNEE BOLSTER, AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL, AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT, AIRBAG,ROOF]
• The Battery Interrupt Igniter • N253-

Also with front passenger airbag deployment:
• Instrument Panel
• Deformed supports of the front passenger airbag unit (cannot be reformed)
• all sensors for front airbag on front end [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]
• Remaining cross acceleration sensors if anchorage point is deformed in sensor region [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR, AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]

Also with driver airbag deployment:
• Coil connector with slip ring [CLOCK SPRING]
• all sensors for front airbag on front end [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]
• Remaining cross acceleration sensors if anchorage point is deformed in sensor region [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR, AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]

Also with side airbag deployment:
• Pressure sensors on deployed side [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR]
• Cross acceleration sensors on deployed side [AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]
• Cover
• Cushion
• with a folding rear seat backrest: side cushion (if equipped)
• Remaining cross acceleration sensors if anchorage point is deformed in sensor region

In addition:
• All automatic belt retractors with deployed belt tensioners
• All automatic belt retractors with deployed seat belt force limiters (depending on equipment)
• Seat belt latches for all automatic belt retractors with deployed seat belt tensioners with the belt on
• Seat belt height adjuster (manual and power) for all automatic belt retractors with deployed seat belt tensioners with the belt on

PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED

• After an accident, all damaged parts must be replaced
• After every accident the seat belt system must be inspected systematically
• All damaged securing pieces must be replaced, you cannot reshape components or make them fit.
• Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester if there is a chance the belt tensioner and/or seat belt force limiter deployed

The following components must be checked after every airbag deployment.

With a front passenger airbag deployment:
• Instrument panel central tube, passenger airbag supports and passenger airbag must be installed free of tension. Replace central tube.
• Check the glove compartment for damage. Replace the glove compartment if damaged.

With a driver airbag deployment:
• Steering wheel

Airbag control module must be replaced:
• The airbag control module can be used for up to two deployments of the side, driver and passenger airbag and/or belt tensioner with airbag generation 8.• not 8.R.
• The airbag control module can be used for up to two side, driver and passenger airbag and/or belt tensioner deployments with airbag generation 9.•, 10.• and 8.R.
• After the third deployment, the malfunction display “Control module defect” appears
• if housing is damaged
• if there is deformation on tunnel in 200 mm circumference around control module

Also with passenger occupant detection system:
• Each time the front passenger airbag and/or belt tensioner on the front passenger side is deployed, the Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Module • J706• basic setting must be performed using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
• If the seat rail and/or seat pan is replaced due to deformations resulting from a crash, the Passenger Occupant Detection System Pressure Sensor • G452• must be replaced.

If needed (visual inspection), the following must also be replaced: all faulty components.

Additional Information


*This matrix does not currently contain all production vehicles sold in the United States. Please refer back to this page frequently to ensure the most up-to-date information. The following charts were developed in cooperation with AudaExplore, a Solera company. The contents are based on the information available at the time of publication. To ensure that the most recent information is used, always refer to the vehicle maker's technical information before working with airbags and other passive restraint systems.


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