want to remove my front seats to clean, air bag worries any help would be great

[wolfie1981]

hi guys me again just bought my second 1.8t but the front seats are really dirty I want to take them out and give them a good shampoo with a wet and dry vac.
but im worried about the air bags in the seats if I unplug the air bag wire under the seats take them out clean them and put back am I going to have a air bag light come up on the dash???
or is there anything I need to watch out for i.e air bags going off as im cleaning them lol

[damien010685]

No as long as you dont turn the ignition whilst the seat is unplugged you will be fine

[wolfie1981]

thanks mate ive just put some pics up of my new toy!!

[sveed1.8T]

Disconnect the battery prior to removal

[damien010685]

Disconnect the battery prior to removal

No need as long as u don't touch the ignition there is no problem have done it several times

[sveed1.8T]

Mr Cautious me

[damien010685]

Haha true enough next time I do it it will likely the light will come on haha

[mar_k]

I have read in haynes manual that its best to disconnect the battery for 30mins before working/unplugging any of the airbag system.

[opel]

I agree disconnect battery better to be safe then sorry