Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual: Crash Sensors
Tools
Required Special Tools and Testing Equipment
- Pop Rivet Nut Pliers -VAS5072A-
Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm -VAG1783-
Driver Front Airbag Crash Sensor -G283-, Removing and Installing
Removing
Note
The Driver Front Airbag Crash Sensor -G283- in installed in the engine compartment above the left longitudinal member.
WARNING
Observe the safety precautions when working on airbags.
- Disconnect the vehicle battery.
- Press the connector lock and disconnect the connector -1- from the Driver Front Airbag Crash Sensor -G283--3-.
- Remove the bolt -2- (6 Nm).
Installing
Note
The Driver Front Airbag Crash Sensor -G283- in installed in the engine compartment above the left longitudinal member.
- Install in reverse order of removal.
- Switch the ignition on.
WARNING
Make sure that no persons are in the vehicle.
- Connect the battery.
Passenger Side Front Airbag Crash Sensor -G284-
Note
The Passenger Side Front Airbag Crash Sensor -G284- in installed in the engine compartment above the right longitudinal member.
WARNING
Observe the safety precautions when working on airbags.
- Disconnect the vehicle battery.
Removing and installing the Passenger Side Front Airbag Crash Sensor -G284- is identical to removing and installing the Driver Front Airbag Crash Sensor -G283- and the procedure can be derived from this:
- Driver Front Airbag Crash Sensor -G283-, Removing and Installing.
Driver Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G179-, Removing and Installing
Note
The Driver Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G179- is installed on the front door subframe.
Removing
WARNING
Observe the safety precautions when working on airbags.
- Disconnect the vehicle battery.
- Remove driver side front door trim panel.
- Remove the front door subframe.
- Drill out the pop rivet -1-.
- Drill out the pop rivet -2-.
- Press the connector lock and remove the connector -4- from the Driver Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G179--3-.
Installing
- Connect the connector -4- to the Driver Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G179--3-.
- Secure the Driver Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G179- with the pop rivet -2- to the subframe using the Pop Rivet Nut Pliers -VAS5072A-.
- Secure the Driver Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G179- with the pop rivet -1- to the subframe as described.
- Installation is performed in reverse order of the removal.
- Switch the ignition on.
WARNING
Make sure that no persons are in the vehicle.
- Connect the battery.
Front Passenger Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G180-, Removing and Installing
Note
The Front Passenger Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G180- is installed on the front door subframe.
WARNING
Observe the safety precautions when working on airbags.
- Disconnect the vehicle battery.
- Remove passenger side front door trim.
- Remove the front door subframe.
Removing and installing the Front Passenger Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G180- is identical to removing and installing the Driver Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G179- and the procedure can be derived from this:
- Driver Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G179-, Removing and Installing.
Driver Side Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G256-, Removing and Installing
Removing
Note
The Driver Side Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G256- is installed on the driver side in front of the rear wheel housing.
WARNING
Observe the safety precautions when working on airbags.
- Disconnect the vehicle battery.
- Move the left rear bench seat as far forward as possible.
- Remove the rear wheel housing trim panel:
- Without rear side airbag.
- With rear side airbag.
- Press the connector lock and remove the connector -1- from the crash sensor -3-.
- Remove the bolt -2- (6 Nm).
Installing
Note
The Driver Side Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G256- is installed on the driver side in front of the rear wheel housing.
- Install in reverse order of removal.
- Switch the ignition on.
WARNING
Make sure that no persons are in the vehicle.
- Connect the battery.
Passenger Side Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G257-, Removing and Installing
Note
The Passenger Side Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G257- is installed on the front passenger side in front of the rear wheel housing.
Removing and installing the Passenger Side Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G257- is identical to removing and installing the Driver Side Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G256- and the procedure can be derived from this:
- Driver Side Rear Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G256-, Removing and Installing.
Special Tools
- Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System -VAS5051 A-
- Diagnostic cable -VAS5051/1- or -VAS5051/3-
- Torque wrench -VAG1783-
- Torque wrench -VAG1331-
- Pop rivet pliers -VAS5072-
Passenger Occupant Detection for Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation
Note
The passenger occupant detection system controls the automatic
passenger airbag deactivation.
This equipment is only installed on vehicles released in the USA and
Canada.
Tools
Required S ...
Interior Trim
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Removing
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Remove the assembly frame from the vehicle.
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