What role does the Air Bag play in the features and safety mechanisms of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) on Volkswagen Jetta?

These models have a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), also referred to as airbags, which are incorporated to distribute the driver and the passenger against severe injury during a head-on or side impact and a diagnostic control unit is installed below the center console. The steering wheel contains the airbag of the driver which is inflated by an inflater module that is activated when an electrical signal is received by the inflater module, which is delivered by a spiral cable that provides connectivity to the inflater module regardless of the position of the steering wheel. The airbag of the passenger is above the glove box, in the instrument panel, which is made similarly, but larger and is also textured with a textured trim cover, when in the act of inflation. Certain models have some form of side-impact airbags on the rear seat backs and built-in rear seat bolsters and also provide secondary protection with side-curtain airbags that are deployed through the headliner during a side impact. The airbag system is activated by the sensing and diagnostic module when there is a collision and functionality is checked upon the activation of the vehicle starter which is shown by the light- AIR BAG. In case a fault is found, the light would be kept on or flashing and it would require immediate service. The models consist of all having pyrotechnic units in front seat belt retractors that cinch the belts in an event of an impact. The most important is to turn off the airbag system during maintenance of the areas around the seat or the SRS components, and this means that one has to straighten the steering wheel, lock the ignition, disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait two minutes. One can re-arm the system by simply turning on the ignition without any one in the vehicle, after which the battery cable is reconnected and the "AIR BAG" light is checked to make sure it works properly. Airbag modules are delicate to handle and though the passenger airbag module could be left in place when removing the instrument panel, I would recommend letting the professionals handle airbag modules.

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Volkswagen Passenger Air Bag Part Number: 7B0-880-204-C
$549.00 MSRP: $750.00
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- Other Name: Airbag; Passenger Inflator Module
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 7B0-880-204-A, 7B0-880-204, 7B0-880-204-B
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Routan | 2009-2014 | S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Head Air Bag Part Number: 7B0-880-741
$549.00 MSRP: $750.00
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- Other Name: Airbag
- Position: Left
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Routan | 2009 | S, SE, SEL | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Head Air Bag Part Number: 7B0-880-742
$549.00 MSRP: $750.00
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- Other Name: Airbag
- Position: Right
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Routan | 2009 | S, SE, SEL | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passenger Air Bag Part Number: 561-880-204-D
$39.37 MSRP: $46.87
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- Other Name: Airbag; Passenger Air Bag, Passenger Inflator Module
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Passat | 2020-2022 | Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passenger Air Bag Part Number: 3CN-880-204-F
$95.18 MSRP: $114.26
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- Other Name: Airbag; Passenger Air Bag, Passenger Inflator Module
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Atlas | 2018-2019 | Launch Edition, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passenger Air Bag Part Number: 5C6-880-204-K
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- Other Name: Airbag; Passenger Air Bag, Passenger Inflator Module
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Jetta | 2011 | Base, S, SE, SEL, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Inflator Curtain Part Number: 3B5-880-741-E
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- Other Name: Airbag; Inflator Curtain
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 3B5-880-741, 3B5-880-741-A
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Passat | 2000-2002 | 4 Motion, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Inflator Curtain Part Number: 3B9-880-741-E
$178.50 MSRP: $214.29
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- Other Name: Airbag; Inflator Curtain
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 3B9-880-741-B
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Passat | 2000-2002 | 4 Motion, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passenger Air Bag Part Number: 5C5-880-204-B
$178.50 MSRP: $214.29
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- Other Name: Airbag; Passenger Inflator Module
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 5C5-880-204-A
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Beetle | 2012 | Base, Turbo | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passenger Air Bag Part Number: 5NN-880-204-F
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- Other Name: Airbag; Passenger Air Bag, Passenger Inflator Module
- Replaces: 5NN-880-204-E
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Tiguan | 2018-2020 | S, SE, SE R-Line Black, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Jet Black | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Inflator Module Part Number: 1J6-880-741-F
$274.50 MSRP: $321.43
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- Other Name: Airbag; Inflator Module
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 1J6-880-741-D, 1J6-880-741-E, 1J6-880-741-C, 1J6-880-741-B
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Golf | 2001-2006 | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI 1.8T, GTI 20th Anniversary, GTI 337, GTI GLS, GTI GLX, GTI VR6, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- R32 | 2004 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Volkswagen Inflator Module Part Number: 1J6-880-742-F
$274.50 MSRP: $321.43
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- Other Name: Airbag; Inflator Module
- Position: Right
- Replaces: 1J6-880-742-C, 1J6-880-742-D, 1J6-880-742-E, 1J6-880-742-B
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Golf | 2001-2006 | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI 1.8T, GTI 20th Anniversary, GTI 337, GTI GLS, GTI GLX, GTI VR6, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- R32 | 2004 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Volkswagen Inflator Curtain Part Number: 1J9-880-741-F
$274.50 MSRP: $321.43
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Airbag; Inflator Curtain
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 1J9-880-741-E, 1J9-880-741-B, 1J9-880-741-C, 1J9-880-741-D
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Jetta | 2001-2005 | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GLX, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Inflator Curtain Part Number: 1J9-880-742-F
$274.50 MSRP: $321.43
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Airbag; Inflator Curtain
- Position: Right
- Replaces: 1J9-880-742-D, 1J9-880-742-C, 1J9-880-742-E
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Jetta | 2001-2005 | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GLX, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Passenger Air Bag Part Number: 1K0-880-204-Q
$274.50 MSRP: $321.43
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Airbag; Passenger Inflator Module
- Position: Passenger Side
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Eos | 2009-2012 | Executive, Komfort, Lux | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- GTI | 2012-2014 | Base, Driver's Edition, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Golf | 2010-2014 | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Golf R | 2012-2013 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Jetta | 2008-2014 | GLI, S, SE, SEL, TDI, TDI Cup Edition, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Tiguan | 2010-2011 | S, SE, SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Inflator Curtain Part Number: 3B5-880-741-H
$274.50 MSRP: $321.43
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Airbag; Inflator Curtain
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 3B5-880-741-J, 3B5-880-741-D
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Passat | 2002-2005 | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Inflator Curtain Part Number: 3B9-880-742-E
$274.50 MSRP: $321.43
You Save: $46.93 (15%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Airbag; Inflator Curtain
- Position: Right
- Replaces: 3B9-880-742, 3B9-880-742-B
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Passat | 2000-2002 | 4 Motion, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Inflator Curtain Part Number: 3C0-880-741-D
$274.50 MSRP: $321.43
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Airbag; Inflator Curtain
- Position: Left
- Replaces: 3C0-880-741, 3C0-880-741-B, 3C0-880-741-C, 3C0-880-741-A
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Passat | 2006-2009 | 2.0T, 3.6, Komfort, Lux, Turbo, Value Edition, VR6, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Inflator Curtain Part Number: 3C0-880-742-D
$274.50 MSRP: $321.43
You Save: $46.93 (15%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Airbag; Inflator Curtain
- Position: Right
- Replaces: 3C0-880-742-B, 3C0-880-742, 3C0-880-742-A, 3C0-880-742-C
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Passat | 2006-2009 | 2.0T, 3.6, Komfort, Lux, Turbo, Value Edition, VR6, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Inflator Curtain Part Number: 5GM-880-742-H
$335.62 MSRP: $393.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Airbag; Head Air Bag, Inflator Curtain
- Position: Right
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- GTI | 2015-2017 | Autobahn, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Golf | 2015-2016 | Base, Launch Edition, S | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS

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Volkswagen Air Bag

The Volkswagen Air Bag provides quick cushioning that protects occupants within milliseconds and turns a severe collision into a more survivable collision by putting a soft barrier between people and hard interiors. Beyond this important system, VW has earned its reputation for reliable engineering, from lively TSI turbo engines and efficient direct injection to the flexible MQB platform that reduces weight and cost. Drivers love clean exterior lines, intuitive MIB touchscreens, digital cockpits, and park assist that makes tight spaces simple. VW also continues to push into the future with ID.3 and ID.4 electric models, which show the brand to be able to blend tradition and innovation while keeping prices within reach of everyday families. Inside every VW cabin, the Air Bag network is based on smart crash sensors and a fast-acting inflator filled with nitrogen gas, so each bag inflates only when the impact data is worthy and then deflates to allow the passengers to move freely. Up to 10 units can keep watch over the cabin, including the steering wheel, dashboard, seats, curtains, and even pedestrian zones. A dashboard indicator confirms the system is ready at every start. Paired with seat belts, this cushioning design has shown itself to reduce the rate of serious injury and is a key reason why the brand considers it a core protector throughout its range.

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Volkswagen Air Bag Parts and Q&A

Passenger Air Bag
1K0-880-204-Q
Q: What role does the Air Bag play in the features and safety mechanisms of the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) on Volkswagen Jetta?
A:
These models have a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), also referred to as airbags, which are incorporated to distribute the driver and the passenger against severe injury during a head-on or side impact and a diagnostic control unit is installed below the center console. The steering wheel contains the airbag of the driver which is inflated by an inflater module that is activated when an electrical signal is received by the inflater module, which is delivered by a spiral cable that provides connectivity to the inflater module regardless of the position of the steering wheel. The airbag of the passenger is above the glove box, in the instrument panel, which is made similarly, but larger and is also textured with a textured trim cover, when in the act of inflation. Certain models have some form of side-impact airbags on the rear seat backs and built-in rear seat bolsters and also provide secondary protection with side-curtain airbags that are deployed through the headliner during a side impact. The airbag system is activated by the sensing and diagnostic module when there is a collision and functionality is checked upon the activation of the vehicle starter which is shown by the light- AIR BAG. In case a fault is found, the light would be kept on or flashing and it would require immediate service. The models consist of all having pyrotechnic units in front seat belt retractors that cinch the belts in an event of an impact. The most important is to turn off the airbag system during maintenance of the areas around the seat or the SRS components, and this means that one has to straighten the steering wheel, lock the ignition, disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait two minutes. One can re-arm the system by simply turning on the ignition without any one in the vehicle, after which the battery cable is reconnected and the "AIR BAG" light is checked to make sure it works properly. Airbag modules are delicate to handle and though the passenger airbag module could be left in place when removing the instrument panel, I would recommend letting the professionals handle airbag modules.