Removing and installing airbag unit (passenger side) with front passenger side airbag igniter N131 and front passenger side airbag igniter 2N132 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

• Also covered elsewhere: Electronic parts catalogue

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• Take care not to trap any wires.
• 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 .Observe disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components .For correct combination of dash panel and airbag unit refer to Electronic parts catalogue. — With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27.
2. Remove glove box:
3. ⚠ 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. — Unplug electrical connector (1).
4. To do so, press catch (1) in direction of (arrow) until connector is disengaged.
5. Unplug electrical connector (2).

6. Unscrew nuts (arrows).
7. Take out airbag unit (2) downwards.
8. Set down airbag unit with impact cushion facing upwards. [Note: Take care not to trap any wires.]
9. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. plugging in the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar.For correct combination of dash panel and airbag unit refer to Electronic parts catalogue.Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly. — Once an airbag has been triggered the airbag securing components must be renewed.
10. Switch on ignition.
11. ⚠ The battery must be connected with the ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag or belt tensioner) are inexpertly repaired, this may result in unwanted triggering after connecting the battery. There must not be anyone in the vehicle while you are connecting the battery. — With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire Electrical system27. [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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