| All damaged securing parts must always be renewed. It is not
permissible to bend the components back into shape or
»make them fit« |
| The following components must be checked after the relevant
airbag has been triggered. |
| In the event of the front passenger airbag being triggered: |
-
| |
Central tube for dash panel; it must be possible to
install the supports for the front passenger airbag and
front passenger airbag unit tension-free. Otherwise the
central tube must also be renewed. |
-
| |
Check the glove compartment for damage. Renew it if
damaged. |
| In the event of the driver airbag being triggered: |
| |
Steering wheel: remove the steering wheel and place on a
flat surface together with the steering collar. The full face of
the steering collar must be in contact with the flat surface.
Otherwise the steering wheel must be renewed. |
| |
Check steering wheel for smoke residues. If any smoke
residues are found, the steering wheel must be renewed. |
|
|
|
Accident without airbag triggering
| If airbag warning lamp -K75- does not indicate a fault,
there is no requirement to renew pyrotechnic components. The
seat belts should be checked separately. |
|
|
|
Questions & answers
Checking airbag securing parts after an accident — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
What securing parts must be checked after a Golf Mk7 crash?
All bolts, brackets, hinges and anchor points for airbags, seat belts and child seat fixings. Any damaged parts must be renewed — bending them back into shape is not permitted.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Vehicle diagnostic tester
Note
...
WARNING
The seat belt system must be inspected
systematically after every accident! If damage is
determined at any ...
Renewing pyrotechnic, electrical and mechanical components of the restraint
system after an accident
Checking seat belts