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How to Deactivate the Front Passenger Airbag on the Seat Leon

Model: Seat Leon 1P - Years 2005-2013
Part: Airbag

Here are the instructions on how to deactivate the front passenger airbag on the Seat Leon. First, get in the cabin and open the glove compartment; then insert the key into the airbag cylinder, turning the key to "off" to deactivate the passenger airbag (allowing you to install a child seat if necessary), as shown in the video. To reactivate the front passenger airbag, simply turn the key back to "on"; when the passenger airbag is deactivated, a light will illuminate next to the hazard warning button!

Posted on 8 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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