Airbag Control Module

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Volkswagen Touareg, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, and 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Removing

WARNING:

When working on the airbag control module -J234- always read the Safety Instructions for working with airbags, belt tensioners and battery cut-out units. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Disconnect the vehicle battery. Refer to [For engine(s) AXQ, BMX, BHK, BWF, BAR, BAA, BKW] Removal and Installation .

-- Remove center console storage compartment. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT

-- Remove shifter cover. Refer to SHIFTER COVER

-- Move the locking lever -1- away from the connector -2- -arrow- and disconnect the connector from the control module -3-.

-- Remove three nuts -4- (9 Nm).

-- Remove the control module from the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Control Module From Vehicle, Removal/Installation

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Installing

-- To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.

-- Switch on ignition.

WARNING:

Make sure that no persons are in the vehicle.

-- Connect battery. Refer to [For engine(s) AXQ, BMX, BHK, BWF, BAR, BAA, BKW] Removal and Installation .

-- If the control unit was replaced, it must be coded. For adapting components (coding), refer to COMPONENTS, ADAPTING .