VW VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER T5 MK5 PASSENGER AIR BAG 7H2880202C

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Genuine used Volkswagen Transporter T5 MK5 front passenger dashboard airbag module, part number 7H2880202C.

This is the factory passenger-side Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbag fitted within the dashboard area. In the event of a qualifying frontal collision, the vehicle’s airbag control system can deploy the passenger airbag to provide additional occupant protection in conjunction with the seat belt system.

Part Number: 7H2880202C

VW OE Number: 7H2 880 202 C

Part Type: Passenger Airbag / Dashboard Airbag / SRS Airbag Module

Position: Front Passenger Side

UK Vehicle Side: N/S – Passenger Side on RHD vehicles

Installation Area: Dashboard

System: SRS / Supplemental Restraint System

Manufacturer: Volkswagen / VAG

Condition: Genuine used OEM part

Compatibility

Suitable for selected:

* Volkswagen Transporter T5 / MK5

* Volkswagen Caravelle T5

* Volkswagen Multivan T5

* Volkswagen Shuttle T5

* Transporter Panel Van with corresponding passenger-airbag specification

* Kombi / passenger variants

* Selected camper conversions retaining the original VW dashboard and SRS system

Compatibility varies according to model year, dashboard specification and SRS equipment.

This airbag should therefore be purchased by matching 7H2880202C directly with the original unit wherever possible.

Passenger-Side Information

For a UK right-hand-drive Transporter:

N/S = Left = Passenger Side

This is the front passenger dashboard airbag, not the driver’s steering-wheel airbag.

Do not confuse it with:

* Driver steering-wheel airbag

* Side/seat airbag

* Curtain airbag

* Airbag control module

* Passenger airbag switch

* Dashboard airbag wiring

Technical Information

The passenger airbag forms part of the vehicle’s Supplemental Restraint System.

The complete SRS system can include:

* Passenger dashboard airbag

* Driver steering-wheel airbag

* Airbag control unit

* Crash/impact sensors

* Seat-belt pretensioners

* Seat-belt switches

* Passenger-airbag switching system where equipped

* SRS wiring and connectors

During a qualifying collision, the airbag control system evaluates crash information and determines whether deployment of applicable restraint components is required.

The passenger airbag is designed to work together with the seat belt, rather than as a replacement for it.

SRS System Information

An illuminated airbag/SRS warning lamp can be caused by numerous faults and does not automatically mean the passenger airbag itself is defective.

Possible causes can include:

* Passenger airbag circuit fault

* Damaged airbag connector

* Wiring fault

* High or low circuit resistance

* Seat-belt pretensioner fault

* Driver airbag fault

* Crash sensor fault

* Airbag control-module fault

* Previous accident/deployment data

* Low-voltage related stored faults

Diagnostic fault codes should be read before replacing SRS components.

Common Reasons for Replacement

Typical reasons for replacement include:

* Original passenger airbag missing

* Airbag removed during dashboard replacement

* Connector or mounting damage

* SRS diagnostic fault traced to the passenger-airbag circuit

* Replacement during professional SRS/dashboard repair

* Damage to the original unit or mounting structure

An airbag from a vehicle involved in an accident should not automatically be assumed suitable for reuse simply because it appears undeployed.

Important Safety Information

This is a pyrotechnic SRS safety component.

Installation, removal, diagnosis and storage should be carried out by a suitably qualified person following the correct Volkswagen workshop and safety procedures.

Incorrect handling can result in:

* Accidental deployment

* Serious injury

* Damage to the airbag

* Damage to the vehicle’s SRS system

* Persistent airbag warning faults

Do not probe an airbag igniter circuit with inappropriate test equipment or apply external electrical power to the airbag connector.

Important Diagnostic Information

Before replacing the passenger airbag, a suitable diagnostic scan should be performed.

Check:

* Airbag/SRS fault codes

* Passenger-airbag circuit

* Wiring continuity using approved SRS procedures

* Connector condition

* Connector locking mechanism

* Harness damage

* Airbag control module

* Seat-belt pretensioners

* Relevant crash sensors

* Passenger-airbag switching system where fitted

If the vehicle has previously been involved in a collision, the complete SRS system should be professionally assessed.

Simply replacing one airbag may not restore correct system operation.

Connector Inspection

Compatibility should include comparison of:

* OE number

* Electrical connector

* Connector keying

* Number of electrical terminals

* Mounting arrangement

* Airbag housing

* Dashboard configuration

Do not modify an airbag connector or wiring loom to make a different unit fit.

Installation

Due to the safety-critical nature of the component, professional installation is strongly recommended.

The vehicle manufacturer’s SRS isolation procedure should be followed before any work is carried out.

During installation, the technician should verify:

* Correct OE airbag

* Correct dashboard position

* Correct mounting

* Correct electrical connector

* Undamaged wiring

* Secure connector locking

* Correct SRS system configuration

The airbag should never be installed if there is uncertainty about its history, physical condition or compatibility.

Programming / Coding

The airbag module itself is not normally individually programmed like an ECU, but correct SRS system configuration and diagnostics are important.

After installation, a suitable diagnostic tool should be used to:

* Read the SRS system

* Check stored fault codes

* Verify the passenger-airbag circuit

* Clear applicable repair-related faults where appropriate

* Confirm that no active SRS warning remains

If the airbag control unit has crash data or another SRS component is faulty, fitting this passenger airbag alone will not resolve that issue.

Important Compatibility Note

Please compare before ordering:

* VW OE number – 7H2880202C

* Complete original airbag number

* Dashboard configuration

* Airbag housing

* Mounting points

* Electrical connector

* Connector keying

* SRS specification

* Vehicle production date

* VIN/PR specification where required

Do not assume that every T5 passenger airbag is interchangeable.

Different revisions and SRS/dashboard configurations may have been used during production.

Matching 7H2880202C directly against the original passenger airbag is strongly recommended.

Condition

Genuine Volkswagen used passenger dashboard airbag.

Please inspect all listing photographs carefully for the exact condition and specification of the supplied unit, particularly:

* Airbag housing

* Electrical connector

* Connector locking points

* Mounting brackets

* Mounting holes

* OE identification label

* Overall physical condition

This component is supplied only as shown in the listing photographs.

Any dashboard trim, wiring, switches, control modules, brackets or fixings are included only where clearly pictured.

Due to the safety-critical nature of SRS components, installation should be carried out by a suitably qualified professional.

Any identifying colour/security markings applied to the part must remain intact in the event of a return.

Ideal genuine replacement for the corresponding Volkswagen Transporter T5 front N/S passenger dashboard SRS airbag, provided 7H2880202C / 7H2 880 202 C exactly matches the original component and vehicle specification.