14 May
Posted by jj as Automotive, VolksWagen
Some 2001 and later Volkswagen vehicles use A-pillar mount airbags. A-pillar pods should NOT be used on these vehicles.
1. Remove a-pillar trim by locating upper seam and prying outward. Use clean hands and avoid using any type of tool to pry. Once a small opening is created at the pillar top, use some force to release the 4 plastic mounting clips. With a-pillar cover pulled out, lift upwards and remove completely.
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Volkswagen Golf (2003 model) Volkswagen Passat Volkswagen Polo Volkswagen Sharan TYRE PRESSURES (COLD) regularly Check tyre pressure regularly The legal minimum tread depth is 1.6 mm psi (bar) 195/65 R15 Front 195/65 R15 Rear 195/65 R15 Front (full load) 195/65 R15 Rear (full load) 205/60 R15 Front 205/60 R15 Rear 205/60 R15 Front (full load) 205/60 R15 Rear (full load) 215/55 R16 Front 215/55 R16 Rear 215/55 R16 Front (full load) 215/55 R16 Rear (full load) 38 35 39 44 34 30 36 39 34 30 36 39 (2.6) (2.4) (2.7) (3.0) (2.3) (2.1) (2.5) (2.7) (2.3) (2.1) (2.5) (2.7) People Carrier / 7 Seats CONTROLS 4/6 11 7/8 2 9 Heating & Ventilation Hazard Lights Starter Switch Headlights Sidelights Indicators Wipers Rear Screen Wipers Horn Bonnet Release (not shown) Heated Rear Screen Rear Fog Lamp Front Fog Lamp R BRIEF OPERATIONAL ABOUT YOUR VEHICLE Locking the doors? Anti-theft system? Key / remote control operated central locking. Depress the door locking knobs to lock the doors from the inside. Or press central locking switch on the driver’s door armrest. Some models are fitted with a remote anti-theft alarm. Passive arming of electronic engine immobiliser after removal of the key from the starter switch. Opening the boot/tailgate? Most models are centrally locked. Use the key or remote control to unlock / open. Adjusting the door mirrors? Opening the windows? Operating the sunroof? Manual internal adjustment operated via control levers on the front doors. Or electric internal adjustment operated via a control knob on the driver’s door. Electric front operated via control buttons on the driver’s door. Manually operated rear. Or all electric. Not fitted.
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25 Jan
Posted by jj as Automotive, Volvo
Volvo Car Corporation Göteborg, Sweden English INTRODUCTION • NOTE! Read through the entire text before carrying out any work. • The front page gives the date of this edition and the edition it replaces • The second page shows the tools needed for the installation and the contents of the installation kit • The illustrations display the procedure in order of operation. The order of operation is repeated in the text section • Cut out the text page in order to follow the illustrations and text at the same time. Cars equipped with SRS/SIPS (Airbag)
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This service Light and Airbag Tool is an essential tool for resetting of oil service light, service warning light, service mileage, service intervals and airbag on European made vehicles like AUDI, BMW, CITROEN, M.BENZ, MINI, SAAB, SEAT, SKODA, VOLKSWAGEN, VOLVO, etc. It is light, compact and very convenient wothout using the OEM Scanner to do the job.
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Opel Airbag Reseter, after the car crashed and the airbag had been deployed, Opel airbag sensor will always stay locked (Control unit faulty or deployed) and must be replaced. Even after a small accident Airbag sensor will write into its internal memory an error message “crash data stored” or “computer fault” and after that you need to replace this expensive sensor to a new one.
With our Opel Airbag Reset Tool you can reset and repair the airbag computer in your workshop in 1 minute. No need to remove airbag sensor from the car. How to operate the Opel Airbag Reseter:
Connect this tool to Opel OBD II connector (for cars from year 1996-2002). RED button is for airbag “crash data” erase.Push this button once and wait: Yellow light start to flash and after 15 second green light inform you that “crash data” is erased. Red light set ON if erasing is not successful. Yellow button is for erase airbag “fault memory” or “errors”. If airbag warning lamp go OFF and immediately ON - evaluate airbag “error memory” using other equipments and repair according error code. When apply the +12V power supply to Opel airbag reseter ,the yellow light will flash 10 times. This indicates the system is self checking .After this, it will goes back to normal operation. Opel Airbag Reset Tool has incorporated a fully automatic airbag sensor type recognition. It works without additional computer and through the car OBD II connector, it can erase airbag sensor “crash data” or only fault memory.
Download Opel Airbag Reset Tool User Manual PDF