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How to Deactivate the Passenger Airbag in a Skoda Fabia?

Model: Skoda Fabia Mark3, NJ - Years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Part: Airbag

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In this tutorial, we will see how to deactivate the passenger airbag in a Skoda Fabia, a very simple and quick operation, to be done after placing a rear-facing child seat. First, ensure that the vehicle is turned off, then open the glove compartment on the passenger side and locate the indicated switch.

Next, extract the metal key from the remote, insert it into the switch, and turn it to the "OFF" position. To reactivate the airbag, simply turn the switch to the "ON" position.


Posted on 1 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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