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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

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