Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2017 Volkswagen Passat R-LineFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Body Interior System (General Information)
- 00 General, Technical Data
- Safety Precautions
- Safety Precautions When Working On Vehicles With Start/Stop System
- Safety Precautions For Pyrotechnic Components
- Airbag, Belt TENSIONER And Battery Cut-Out Units, Storing, Transporting And Disposing (Pyrotechnic Components)
- Additional Thorax Airbag Safety Precautions
- Additional Head Curtain Airbag Safety Precautions
- Front Thorax Airbag Crash Sensors (Pressure Sensors) Safety Precautions
- Airbag Fasteners, Checking After A Collision
- Belt TENSIONER Safety Precautions
- Seat Belts, Checking
- Seat Belt Webbing, Checking
- Automatic Belt Retractor (Locking Function), Checking
- Seat Belt Latch, Visually Inspecting
- Seat Belt Latch, Function Test
- Seat Belt Relays And Belt Tongue, Checking
- Fasteners And Mounting Points, Checking After A Collision
- Seat Belt For Child Seat, Checking Child Seat Restraint Function, Market-Specific, Not For Driver Seat Belt
- Child Seat Anchors, Checking After Collision
- Automatic Dimming Interior Rearview Mirror Safety Precautions
- Airbag Safety Precautions
- Restraint System Pyrotechnical, Electric And Mechanical Components, Replacing After A Collision
- Collision With Airbag Deployment
- Notes
- The airbag control module can be used for up to two side, driver and passenger airbag and/or belt tensioner deployments with airbag generation 9.*, 10.* and 8.R.
- The airbag control module must be replaced:
- Also with front passenger airbag deployment:
- Also with driver airbag deployment:
- Also with thorax airbag deployment:
- Also with passenger occupant detection system
- Deployed seat belt force limiters can be recognized by the following characteristics:
- Collision Without Airbag Deployment
- Collision With Airbag Deployment
- Airbag, Deactivating
- Repair Information
- Safety Precautions
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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