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How to Deactivate the Passenger Airbag on a Volkswagen Transporter T5

Model: Volkswagen Transporter T5, MK 5 - Years 2003-2014
Part: Checks and maintenance

In this video tutorial, you will see how to deactivate the passenger airbag on a Volkswagen Transporter T5, fifth generation, in simple and quick steps. First, open the front passenger door and locate the switch that activates or deactivates the passenger airbag; then, insert the ignition key or something thin and turn it to the off position to deactivate it, as illustrated in the video. This will display a message on the dashboard indicating that the passenger airbag is temporarily deactivated; you can reactivate it later!

Updated on 21 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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