Removing and installing airbag igniter 1, front passenger side N131 and airbag igniter 2, front passenger side N132 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

• Also covered elsewhere: Electronic parts catalogue

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• Contrary to the description in "“Disconnecting and connecting the battery”" (Electrical system27) the battery must, when removing the airbag, be disconnected with the ignition switched on.
• The mechanic must discharge static electricity before unplugging the electrical connector; to do so, briefly touch door striker plate, or similar. — Press catch (1) in direction of (arrow) until connector disengages.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for working on airbags .For correct combination of dash panel and airbag unit refer to Electronic parts catalogue. — Switch on ignition. [Note: Contrary to the description in "“Disconnecting and connecting the battery”" (Electrical system27) the battery must, when removing the airbag, be disconnected with the ignition switched on.]
2. Remove luggage compartment floor trim.
3. Disconnect earth wire (arrow) at battery.
4. Remove glove box .
5. Unscrew bolts (arrows) on central tube for dash panel.

6. ⚠ The mechanic must discharge static electricity before unplugging the electrical connector; to do so, briefly touch door striker plate, or similar. — Press catch (1) in direction of (arrow) until connector disengages.
7. Unplug electrical connector (2).
8. Unscrew bolts (3), (4), (7) and (9) and remove bracket for airbag unit (8).
9. Unscrew nuts (1), (2), (5) and (6).
10. ⚠ Under no circumstances unplug electrical connectors (10) at front passenger's airbag unit. — Take out airbag unit downwards.
11. Set down airbag unit with impact cushion facing upwards.
12. ⚠ Make sure electrical connectors are correctly fitted and engage with a click.Make sure that wiring is not trapped.Make sure there is no-one in the vehicle when you connect the battery.For correct combination of dash panel and airbag unit refer to Electronic parts catalogue. — Once an airbag has been triggered the airbag securing components must be renewed.
13. Install glove box .
14. Connect battery earth strap.
15. Observe measures to be taken after connecting the battery Electrical system27.
16. Interrogate and erase the event memory of the airbag control unit because unplugging the electrical connectors may have caused faults to be stored .

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