OEM Restraints System Part Replacement Search
2008 Volkswagen Passat Sedan
DISABLE PROCEDURE AND TIME (Always Check Service Manual)
1. Battery ground (GND) strap must be disconnected. No waiting time is necessary after disconnecting the battery.Note:
Technicians must electrostatically discharge themselves by touching a grounded metal part like, for example, water pipes, heater pipes or metal carriers.
PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT
For a front airbag deployment:• All deployed airbag units
• Support for front passenger module
• All sensors for triggered airbags
• Return spring with slip ring [Clockspring]
• All seatbelts with belt tensioners that have been deployed
• Any damaged restraint system part
For a front side airbag deployment:
• All deployed airbag units
• All sensors for triggered airbags
• All airbag wiring harnesses for side airbag in seat, if unit is deployed
• All seatbelts with belt tensioners that have been deployed
• Seat cover and cover clips, if unit is deployed
• Any damaged restraint system part
For a rear side airbag deployment:
• All deployed airbag units
• Microencapsulated bolts
• All airbag wiring harnesses for side airbag in seat, if unit is deployed
• All seatbelts with belt tensioners that have been deployed
• Seat cover and cushion if unit is deployed
• Any damaged restraint system part
For a curtain side airbag deployment:
• All deployed airbag units
• All sensors for triggered airbags
• Pillar trims (A, B, and C pillar trims)
• Door seal
• Guide piece for head airbag
• Headliner
• Any damaged restraint system part
PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED
For a front airbag deployment:• Airbag control module (replace if "Control module faulty" DTC is set or if the control module is physically damaged.)
• Seatbelt system
• Seat belt securing parts and mounting points
• Any restraint system part or wiring identified by diagnostic check
Warning!
The seat belt system is to be systematically checked after every accident! If damage has been found according to check points, the customer is to be notified of the necessity of a seat belt replacement.
Seat Belt Check Points:
• Check belt webbing
• Check automatic retraction (stop function)
• Visual check of belt buckle
• Function check of belt buckle
• Checking guide stops and seat belt buckle tongue
• Check anchoring components and anchoring points
For a front seat side airbag deployment:
• Seat on side of deployment
• Airbag control module (replace if "Control module faulty" DTC is set or if the control module is physically damaged.)
• Seat belt mounting parts and fastening points
• Any restraint system part or wiring identified by diagnostic check
Warning!
The seat belt system is to be systematically checked after every accident! If damage has been found according to check points, the customer is to be notified of the necessity of a seat belt replacement.
Seat Belt Check Points:
• Check belt webbing
• Check automatic retraction (stop function)
• Visual check of belt buckle
• Function check of belt buckle
• Checking guide stops and seat belt buckle tongue
• Check anchoring components and anchoring points
For a side curtain airbag deployment:
• Rear interior lights, roof grab handles and roof close-out molding
• Seat belt mounting parts and fastening points
• Any restraint system part or wiring identified by diagnostic check
Warning!
The seat belt system is to be systematically checked after every accident! If damage has been found according to check points, the customer is to be notified of the necessity of a seat belt replacement.
Seat Belt Check Points:
• Check belt webbing
• Check automatic retraction (stop function)
• Visual check of belt buckle
• Function check of belt buckle
• Checking guide stops and seat belt buckle tongue
• Check anchoring components and anchoring points
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