About Robert Greenfield Expertise I can answer any question pertaining to B5 model Passats short of automatic transmission rebuilds. I may be able to field some questions about other late model VWs with crossover engines. I do not address performance modification questions.
Experience I have been doing all my own work on my two Passats for a decade. I have been giving sound repair advice on PassatWorld.com for the past few years.
Education/Credentials No relevant auto related degrees unless a BSME counts.
Expert: Robert Greenfield Date: 11/21/2007 Subject: 2000 passat Air bag light staying on
Question How do you remove the front seats to check the connectors and which connectors are they
Answer You don't need to remove the seats to get to the connectors. They are located under the bottom seat pan near the tunnel. IIRC, the airbag connector has a purple shell. It's the smaller one.
To remove the seat, first remove the plastic covers on the seat rails. There are screws under plastic caps that must be pried out. Then remove the two screws (or nuts depending on year) in the front mount. There's also a release clip between the screws. Push the seat off the mount, roll the rear rollers out of the track and it's out.
PS- Always disconnect the battery when doing any airbag work.
