1999 Volkswagen New Beetle Service & Repair Manual
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1998-2008
VOLKSWAGEN
NEW BETTLE
SERVICE AND REPAIR
MANUAL
GENERAL INFORMATION
Air Bag/SRS Component Inspection & Replacement Tables - European
ALFA ROMEO (1991-95)
APPLICATION - ALFA ROMEO
D-P
Driver's & Passenger's Side
D-P2
Driver's & Passenger's Side (Dual-Stage)
DS
Driver's Side
HI
Head Impact
KI
Knee Impact
SI
Side Impact
PS2
WARNING: Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result.
Avoid area near steering wheel and instrument panel even if air bags have
deployed. Dual-stage air bag modules may be present that could contain
an undeployed stage. When disposing of a deployed dual-stage air bag,
always treat it as a "live" module. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT
SYSTEM article.
Make/Model Year Location Table
Spider 1991-94 DS Alfa Romeo - 1
164 1995 D-P Alfa Romeo - 1
1991-94 DS Alfa Romeo - 1
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Passenger's Side (Dual-Stage)
Alfa Romeo-1
AUDI (1989-04)
APPLICATION - AUDI
Replace After Deployment
Inspect & If Damaged Replace
Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not
Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; All
impact sensors; Clockspring;
Control unit;
Knee bolster; Seat belts & mounting
points; Wiring harness;
Proper operation of air bag
system requires that any
repair made to the vehicle
structures return it to its
original production
configuration.; DO NOT
attempt wiring repairs.; After
vehicle is repaired, ensure
AIR BAG warning light is
functioning properly.;
WARNING: Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result.
Avoid area near steering wheel and instrument panel even if air bags have
deployed. Dual-stage air bag modules may be present that could contain
an undeployed stage. When disposing of a deployed dual-stage air bag,
always treat it as a "live" module. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT
SYSTEM article.
Make/Model Year Location Table
Allroad 2001-04 D-P, SI, HI Audi - 4
A4 2002-04 D-P, SI, HI Audi - 4
1999-01 D-P, SI, HI Audi - 2
1996-98 D-P, SI Audi - 2
A6 2000-04 D-P, SI, HI Audi - 4
1998-99 D-P, SI Audi - 4
1995-97 D-P Audi - 1
A8 2004 D-P2 SI, HI, Audi - 6
KI
2002-03 D-P, SI, HI Audi - 4
2000-01 D-P, SI, HI Audi - 3
1997-99 D-P, SI Audi - 3
Cabriolet 1995-98 D-P Audi - 1
1994 DS Audi - 1
Coupe 1990-91 DS Audi - 1
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D-P
Driver's & Passenger's Side
D-P2
Driver's & Passenger's Side (Dual-Stage)
DS
Driver's Side
HI
Head Impact
KI
Knee Impact
SI
Side Impact
PS2
S4 2004 D-P, SI, HI Audi - 3
2000-02 D-P, SI, HI Audi - 3
1993-94 D-P Audi - 1
1992 DS Audi - 1
S6 2002-04 D-P, SI, HI Audi - 4
1995-96 D-P Audi - 1
S8 2002-03 D-P, SI, HI Audi - 4
2000-01 D-P, SI, HI Audi - 3
TT 2003-04 D-P, SI Audi - 5
2000-02 D-P, SI Audi - 3
V8 Quattro 1993-94 D-P Audi - 1
1990-92 DS Audi - 1
80 Series 1990-92 DS Audi - 1
90 Series 1995 D-P Audi - 1
1990-94 DS Audi - 1
100 Series 1993-94 D-P Audi - 1
1990-92 DS Audi - 1
200 Series 1989-91 DS Audi - 1
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GENERAL INFORMATION Air Bag/SRS Component Inspection & Replacement Tables - European
Passenger's Side (Dual-Stage)
Audi-1
Audi-2
Replace After Deployment
Inspect & If Damaged Replace
Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not
Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules;
Instrument panel (A6, S4, S6 &
100); Spiral spring; Air bag
control unit; Front seat belts;
Upper instrument panel (V8
Quattro); Side air bag control
sensors
(1)
; Seat back padding &
cover
(1)
;
Energy reserve module (1989-93 models
only); Seat belts & mounting points;
Voltage transformer (1989-93 models
only); Wiring harness;
If any components are
damaged or bent, they must
be replaced.; After vehicle is
repaired, ensure AIR BAG
warning light is functioning
properly.; Manufacturer
recommends replacing all
components (except wire
harness) every 15 years.;
(1)
On side of deployment (if equipped).
Replace After Deployment
Inspect & If Damaged Replace
Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not
Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Air
bag control unit (ACU)
(1)
;
Spiral spring; Flap & mounting
frame for passenger-side air
bag module; Side impact air
bag sensor(s)
(2)
; Seat back
cushion(s) & cover
(2)
;
Deployed seat belt
pretensioners; Moulded
headliner
(3)
; A-pillar through
D-pillar trim panels
(3)
;
Seat belts & mounting points; Instrument
panel; Side impact air bag sensor(s)
(4)
;
Air bag control unit (ACU)
(5)
;
If any components are
damaged or bent, they must
be replaced.; After vehicle is
repaired, ensure AIR BAG
warning light is functioning
properly.; Manufacturer
recommends replacing all
components (except wire
harness) every 15 years.;
After replacing air bag
module(s) or air bag control
unit, attach supplied stickers
(only tear-off strips) to
registration card and send to
manufacturer.;
(1)
On A4, S4 built on or after 10-98, replace Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) if front air bags deploy or
every third head, side and-or seat belt pretensioner deployment.
(2)
On side of deployment.
(3)
On vehicles with head impact air bags. If head impact air bags have deployed.
(4)
Replace if floor pan is deformed in sensor area.
(5)
Replace if body tunnel is damaged within 7.87" (200 mm) of ACU.
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Audi-3
Audi-4
Replace After Deployment
Inspect & If Damaged Replace
Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not
Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Air
bag control unit
(1)
; Spiral
spring; Passenger-side air bag
module lid & retaining frame;
Side impact air bag sensor(s)
(2)
; Seat back cushion(s) &
cover
(2)
; Rear seat side pad
(3)
;
Deployed seat belt
pretensioners; Moulded
headliner
(4)
; A-pillar through
D-pillar trim panels
(4)
;
Seat belts & mounting points; Instrument
panel; Side impact air bag sensor(s)
(5)
;
Air bag control unit
(6)
;
If any components are
damaged or bent, they must
be replaced.; After vehicle is
repaired, ensure AIR BAG
warning light is functioning
properly.; Manufacturer
recommends replacing all
components (except wire
harness) every 15 years.;
After replacing air bag
module(s) or air bag control
unit, attach supplied stickers
(only tear-off strips) to
registration card and send to
manufacturer.;
(1)
On Allroad-Quattro, A4, S4, and TT on or after 10-98, replace Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) if front
air bags deploy or every third head, side and-or seat belt pretensioner deployment. On A8, S8 and all
models before 10-98, replace ACU after any air bag deployment.
(2)
On side of deployment.
(3)
If equipped with rear seat side impact air bags and folding rear seat.
(4)
On vehicles with head impact air bags.
(5)
Replace if floor pan is deformed in sensor area.
(6)
Replace if body tunnel is damaged within 7.87" (200 mm) of ACU.
Replace After Deployment
Inspect & If Damaged Replace
Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not
Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Air
bag control module
(1)
; Spiral
spring; Deformed passenger-
side air bag module supports;
Instrument panel; Front impact
air bag sensors (if equipped);
Side impact air bag sensor(s)
(2)
; Front-rear seat back
cushion & seat cover
(2)
;
Foldable rear seat side pad
(3)
;
Deployed seat belt
Seat belts & mounting points; Instrument
panel; Side impact air bag sensor(s)
(5)
;
Air bag control module
(6)
;
If any components are
damaged or bent, they must
be replaced.; After vehicle is
repaired, ensure AIR BAG
warning light is functioning
properly.; Manufacturer
recommends replacing all
components (except wire
harness) every 15 years.;
After replacing air bag
module(s) or air bag control
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Audi-5
Audi-6
pretensioners; A-pillar, B-
pillar, C-pillar & D-pillar trim
panels
(4)
;
module, attach supplied
stickers (only tear-off strips)
to registration card and send
to manufacturer.;
(1)
After 10-98, replace air bag control module if front air bags deploy or every third head, side and-or
seat belt pretensioner deployment.
(2)
On side of deployment.
(3)
If equipped with rear seat side impact air bags and folding rear seat.
(4)
On vehicles with head impact air bags.
(5)
Replace if floor pan is deformed in sensor area.
(6)
Replace if body tunnel is damaged within 7.87" (200 mm) of air bag control module.
Replace After Deployment
Inspect & If Damaged Replace
Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not
Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Air
bag control module
(1)
;
Passenger-side air bag module
flap & frame
(2)
; Spiral spring;
Side impact air bag sensor(s)
(3)
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(4)
; Deployed seat belt
pretensioners;
Air bag control module; Instrument panel;
Side impact air bag sensor(s); Seat belts
& mounting points;
If any components are
damaged or bent, they must
be replaced.; After vehicle is
repaired, ensure AIR BAG
warning light is functioning
properly.;
(1)
Replace Air Bag Control Module (ACM) if front air bags have deployed or every third head, side
and-or seat belt pretensioner deployment. Replace ACM if housing is damaged or if there is tunnel
deformation within 8" (200 mm) of ACM.
(2)
DO NOT bend frame back into shape.
(3)
On side of deployment.
(4)
Replace any side impact sensor if floor pan around sensor has been deformed.
Replace After Deployment
Inspect & If Damaged Replace
Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not
Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules; Air
bag control module
(1)
; Spiral
spring; Instrument panel with
air bag guide; Passenger-side
air bag module retainers and
bolts and air bag module
Seat belts & mounting points; Seats &
seat backs; Instrument panel; Side impact
air bag sensor(s); Air bag control module;
If any components are
damaged or bent, they must
be replaced.; After vehicle is
repaired, ensure AIR BAG
warning light is functioning
properly.; Manufacturer
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BMW (1986-04)
APPLICATION - BMW
mounting nuts; Knee bag
mounting bolts
(2)
; Glove box
with mounting bolts
(3)
; Front
impact air bag sensors; Side
impact air bag sensor(s)
(4)
; A-
pillar, B-pillar, C-pillar & D-
pillar trim panels
(5)
; Deployed
seat belt pretensioners;
recommends replacing all
components (except wire
harness) every 15 years.;
After replacing air bag
module(s) or air bag control
module, attach supplied
stickers (only tear-off strips)
to registration card and send
to manufacturer.;
(1)
Replace Air Bag Control Module (ACM) if front air bags have deployed or every third head, side
and-or seat belt pretensioner deployment. Replace ACM if housing is damaged or if there is tunnel
deformation within 8" (200 mm) of ACM.
(2)
If knee air bag has deployed.
(3)
If passenger's knee air bag has deployed.
(4)
On side of deployment or if floor pan around sensor has been deformed.
(5)
If head impact air bags have deployed.
WARNING: Accidental air bag deployment is possible. Personal injury may result.
Avoid area near steering wheel and instrument panel even if air bags have
deployed. Dual-stage air bag modules may be present that could contain
an undeployed stage. When disposing of a deployed dual-stage air bag,
always treat it as a "live" module. See appropriate AIR BAG RESTRAINT
SYSTEM article.
Make/Model Year Location Table
L7 1986-87 DS BMW - 2
M Coupe-Roadster 2000-02 D-P2, SI BMW - 1
1998-99 D-P, SI BMW - 1
M3 2001-04 D-P2, HI, SI BMW - 3
1998-00 D-P, SI BMW - 1
1995-97 D-P BMW - 1
1990-91 DS BMW - 2
M5 2000-03 D-P2, SI, HI BMW - 3
1990-93 DS BMW - 2
X3 2004 D-P2, SI, HI BMW - 3
X5 2000-04 D-P2, SI, HI BMW - 3
Z3 2000-02 D-P2, SI BMW - 1
1998-99 D-P, SI BMW - 1
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D-P
Driver's & Passenger's Side
D-P2
Driver's & Passenger's Side (Dual-Stage)
DS
Driver's Side
HI
Head Impact
KI
Knee Impact
1996-97 D-P BMW - 1
Z4 2003-04 D-P2, SI, KI BMW - 1
Z8 2001-03 D-P2, SI BMW - 1
3 Series 2000-04 D-P2, SI, HI BMW - 3
1998-99 D-P, SI, HI BMW - 1
1994-97 D-P BMW - 1
1990-93 DS BMW - 2
5 Series 2000-04 D-P2, SI, HI BMW - 3
1998-99 D-P, SI, HI BMW - 1
1997 D-P, SI BMW - 1
1994-95 D-P BMW - 1
1989-93 DS BMW - 2
6 Series 2004 D-P2, SI, HI BMW - 3
1989 DS BMW - 2
7 Series 2000-04 D-P2, SI, HI, BMW - 3
KI,
1998-99 D-P, SI, HI BMW - 1
1997 D-P, SI BMW - 1
1993-96 D-P BMW - 1
1988-92 DS BMW - 2
8 Series 1993-97 D-P BMW - 1
1991-92 DS BMW - 2
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SI
Side Impact
PS2
Passenger's Side (Dual-Stage)
BMW-1
BMW-2
BMW-3
Replace After Deployment
Inspect & If Damaged Replace
Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not
Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules;
Control-diagnostic module;
Control unit (after third
deployment); Seat belts (if
worn during impact); Deployed
seat belt pretensioners; Contact
ring; Impact sensors;
Passenger-side air bag module
cover-door; Battery safety
terminal (if equipped);
AIR BAG warning light; Instrument
panel; Control unit; Knee bolster; Glove
box; Integrated seats; Seat belts &
mounting points; Seat belt pretensioners;
Steering column; Steering wheel; Wiring
harness;
Repair only those cables
which show visible signs of
damage. If no visible damage
can be identified, entire cable
must be replaced.; After
vehicle is repaired, ensure
AIR BAG warning light is
functioning properly.;
Replace After Deployment
Inspect & If Damaged Replace
Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not
Deploy) Comments
Deployed sir bag modules; All
impact sensors; Control unit
(after third deployment);
Contact ring; Control unit; Seat
belts (if worn during impact);
Deployed seat belt
pretensioners; Battery safety
terminal (if equipped);
Knee bolster; Seat belts & mounting
points; Steering column; Steering wheel;
Wiring harness; Glove box; Instrument
panel; AIR BAG warning light;
Repair only those cables
which show visible signs of
damage. If no visible damage
can be identified, entire cable
must be replaced.; After
vehicle is repaired, ensure
AIR BAG warning light is
functioning properly.;
Replace After Deployment
Inspect & If Damaged Replace
Component (Even If Air Bag Did Not
Deploy) Comments
Deployed air bag modules;
Control module (after third
deployment); Seat belts (if
worn during impact);
Passenger-side air bag module
cover-door; Deployed seat belt
AIR BAG warning light operation;
Instrument panel & support tube; Knee
bolster; Seat belts & mounting points;
Seat belt pretensioners; Steering column;
Steering wheel; Wiring harness;
Repair only those cables
which show visible signs of
damage. If no visible damage
can be identified, entire cable
must be replaced.; After
vehicle is repaired, ensure
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