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How to Deactivate the Passenger Airbag in a Volkswagen?

Model: Volkswagen Volkswagen Various
Part: Airbag

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In this tutorial, you will see how to deactivate the passenger airbag in a Volkswagen, a very simple and quick operation that must be done if you intend to place a child seat on the right seat facing the opposite direction of travel. First, go inside the cabin, then open the glove compartment and locate the indicated switch.

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


Updated on 29 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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