Connecting and disconnecting airbag adapter — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

• Special tools named: VAS 6282

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• The number of connectors may vary depending on equipment. The description relates to the version with maximum equipment.
• Make sure airbag adapter engages properly.
• Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
• If the airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components . — Move head restraint to lowest possible position.
2. Move front seat as far back and upwards as it will go.
3. With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
4. Using removal wedge3409 unclip cover (1) at front and pull it off connector point (2) in direction of (arrow).
5. Release retaining tabs and lift cable retainer (3) off connector point. [Note: The number of connectors may vary depending on equipment. The description relates to the version with maximum equipment.]

6. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Release retaining tabs and unplug electrical connector (1) for side airbag.
7. Plug in connector of airbag adapter VAS 6282 at electrical connection for side airbag. [Note: Make sure airbag adapter engages properly.]
8. ⚠ Leave airbag adapterVAS 6282 connected to seat until seat has been re-installed. — Release catch (1) using a screwdriver.
9. Pull connector point (2) upwards (arrow A) and take it out towards front (arrow B) (lift floor covering slightly if necessary).
10. Release catches and remove electrical connectors from connector point. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.] [Note: The number of connectors may vary depending on equipment. The description relates to the version with maximum equipment.]
11. ⚠ When working on a vehicle with the ignition switched on or while the drive system is active, the engine can start unexpectedly and exhaust fumes can cause a health hazard in closed rooms. Moving parts can trap or draw in parts of the body and/or clothing (safety hazard). Before switching on the ignition, perform the following steps:Move selector lever to position PActivate parking brake Switch off ignitionOpen bonnetConnect battery charger (e.g. VAS 5095A) to jump-start connections of 12 V electrical system. Switch on ignition — With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery. [Note: If the airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory .]

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