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How to Activate and Deactivate the Front Passenger Airbag on the Volkswagen Sharan

Model: Volkswagen Sharan 7N, MK 2 - Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Part: Checks and maintenance

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In this brief and simple guide, you will see the steps to deactivate and activate the front passenger airbag on the Volkswagen Sharan. First, open the front passenger door and access the glove compartment; you will find the airbag deactivation switch for the front passenger airbag in case of a child seat.

Simply insert the key and turn it to off to deactivate it (a warning will appear on the dashboard), as shown in the video. At this point, turn the key back to on to activate the front passenger airbag!


Updated on 4 November 2026 by ScegliAuto


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