Air Bags & Parts

Door Airbag Unit.
Ensure your Porsche’s side occupant-protection system remains up to specification with this genuine OEM door-airbag unit. Designed for Porsche 911 996, 986 Boxster and Carrera GT, this unit mounts directly in the door assembly and integrates with the Vehicle Safety Restraint (SRS) system to deploy in side-impact scenarios.

Fits:

• Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1998-99
• Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
• Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
• Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003-04
• Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
• Porsche 996 C2 3.4L 1997-08/01
• Porsche 996 C4 3.4L 1997-08/01
• Porsche 996 C2 3.6L 09/01-2005
• Porsche 996 C4 3.6L 09/01-2005
• Porsche 996 C4S 3.6L 09/01-2005
• Porsche 996 TURBO 2000-05
• Porsche 996 GT2 2001-05
• Porsche 996 GT3 MKI 1999-02
• Porsche 996 GT3 MKII 2003>>
• Porsche Carrera GT (2003-2006)

Cars With Option Codes:
563 - Side Airbag

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What This Product Does:

• These door-airbag units are part of the side-impact protection system. In the event of a side collision, the airbag mounted inside the door or side pillar deploys to help protect the occupant’s torso/hip area and reduce injury.
• They are designed to work with the car’s crash-sensing system, door sensors, the SRS control module, harness and mounting. The correct part ensures proper deployment timing, direction and effectiveness.
• Because they must match the original specification (inflator, bag size, side-specific geometry), using the correct part ensures that the door protection system functions as intended by Porsche.

Symptoms & Signs You Should Consider Replacement:

• The airbag has already deployed (after a crash) and therefore must be replaced.
  
• The door-airbag warning light is on (SRS/airbag light on the dash) and diagnostics point to the door side-airbag circuit or sensor.
• The vehicle is undergoing major door/structural repair or wiring has been disturbed, and the original unit may have been removed, damaged, or cannot be re-certified.
• Your VIN and parts-history indicate the door airbag unit has been recalled or is out of date for safety reasons (always check current safety service bulletins).
• You’re restoring the vehicle to “like new” safety specification and want to ensure that all SRS components including side-door airbags are correct.

Why Replacement Matters:

• Safety: The side-airbag is a critical safety component; improper fitment or incorrect part may result in non-deployment or incorrect deployment in a crash.
  
• Legal & insurance: Using the correct OEM airbag unit ensures compliance with safety regulations and may affect insurer/underwriter satisfaction after repairs.
  
• Fit & integration: Door airbags must match the connector, mounting bracket, trigger sensor and door wiring harness. A mismatch could lead to fault lights, malfunction or dangerous behaviour.
  
• Peace of mind: Having the correct, non-deployed, OEM unit gives confidence that the vehicle’s occupant-protection system is complete and functioning as designed.

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