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How to deactivate the passenger airbag in the Skoda Octavia?

Model: Skoda Octavia 1Z, MK 2 - Years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Part: Airbag

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In this tutorial, you will see how to deactivate the passenger airbag in the Skoda Octavia, a very simple and quick operation to perform after positioning a rear-facing child seat. First, enter the cabin, then extend the metal key from the remote and open the passenger glove compartment.

Next, insert the key into the indicated switch and turn it to the "OFF" position to deactivate the airbag. To reactivate it, simply turn the selector to the "ON" position.


Updated on 12 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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