WARNING
| When work is performed on the airbag system
(pyrotechnical components, airbag control unit -J234-,
wiring) the battery earth strap must be disconnected
when the ignition is switched on. |
| Exception: for vehicles a battery in the passenger
compartment, the ignition must be switched off |
| Then cover negative terminal. |
| A waiting period of 10 seconds is necessary after
the battery has been disconnected. |
| Reconnecting the battery is carried out with the
ignition on. |
| No persons may be in the interior when the battery
is reconnected. |
| Ensure, in this case, that you are not within the
effective range of the airbag and the belt tensioner. |
| If when reconnecting the battery and the ignition
was not in the on position - warning lights in dash
panel will not light up - the ignition may only be
switched on (key/button) from the driver's seat with the
seat set in the rearmost position. |
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Questions & answers
Working on airbag system — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
Why does the Golf Mk7 battery chapter mention airbags?
Disconnecting the battery deactivates the airbag system. Wait the specified safe time after disconnection before working near any airbag component.
Safety markings on battery
1. -
Fires, sparks, naked flames and smoking are prohibited when
handling batteries. Avoid sparks as well ...
WARNING
Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety
regulations
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