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2012 Volkswagen Passat

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.

When working on pyrotechnic components and on the airbag control module:

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: 02/2022

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

After an accident with airbag deployment, the following components must be replaced:

• All triggered airbag units [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL; AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL; AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT; AIRBAG,ROOF]
• Support and bracket for the front passenger airbag unit with a
deployed front passenger airbag
• Return ring with slip ring, if driver side airbag deployed [CLOCK SPRING]
• All seat belts with triggered belt tensioners
• If needed (visual inspection), the following must also be replaced:
all faulty components


PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED

• Child seat anchors
• Seat Belts
• Each time passenger airbag and/or belt pretensioner on passenger
side is deployed, Seat Occupied Recognition Control Module -J706• basic setting must be performed.
• If the seat rails and/or seat pan is replaced after an accident due to deformations resulting from a crash, the passive occupant detection system must be replaced using the passenger occupant detection system pressure sensor -G452-.
• 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. The contents were developed in cooperation with AudaExplore, a Solera company. The contents are based on the information available at the time of publication. Updates and additions will be posted as they become available. To ensure that you are using the most recent information, always refer to vehicle maker technical information.


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