I've been drilling out the rivets in the door panel which houses the window regulator and as they sent a completely new panel (with regulator installed) I've also had to drill the rivets out for both the speaker and airbag pressure sensor.

 

The problem is the drill damaged the little gaskets on the airbag sensor housing which I'm assuming help create a sealed space so that the pressure reading can be accurate.

 

The question is to anyone who might know, can this sensor be reinstalled with one damaged gasket or would it be advisable to get a replacement.  Desperate to get it all put back while the weathers good, any advice much appreciated!

 

See attached photo of damaged gasket.

Why do you think it is a pressure sensor?

 

My assumption would be an inertia or impact sensor.

 

Are they not anti-vibration mounts?

Thanks for the reply, yes that would make more sense.  I searched the part number and one of the listings came up with this description: SKODA PRESSURE THRUST SENSOR FOR AIR BAG 1K0955557B  which is what led me down that way of thinking.

 

I've found an O ring which fits where the missing gasket is, hopefully that will suffice.   I was just concerned that the gaskets were somehow integral to function and would rather avoid any airbag misfires etc!...  😳

I would need to look at it and where it fits in the assembly to be sure, you will have to trust your judgement.