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How to Deactivate the Passenger Airbag in a Volkswagen Touareg?

Model: Volkswagen Touareg MK 2, 7P - Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Part: Airbag

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In this tutorial, you will see how to deactivate the passenger airbag in a Volkswagen Touareg, a very simple and quick operation that must be done after placing a rear-facing child seat. First, enter the cabin, then extract the emergency metal key from the remote and open the passenger glove compartment.

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


Updated on 10 October 2026 by ScegliAuto


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