Removing and installing driver side airbag unit N95: Audi A8 D3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

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• Before unplugging the connectors, discharge static by briefly touching the door striker plate or vehicle body.
• Take care not to scratch the trim frame at the steering wheel when fitting the airbag unit.Make sure the connector and catch are heard to fully engage.Take care not to trap any wires.
• Turn the steering wheel (1) to the centre position (spoke must be horizontal).
• Hold the airbag unit (5) in front of the steering wheel. Make sure the word "„Airbag“" is legible (horizontal).
• Clip in the caps (3). Make sure the caps engage properly.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Heed the safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Heed the disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components . — With the ignition switched on, disconnect the battery earth wire Electrical system27.
2. Pull the steering wheel out and up as far as possible.
3. Turn the steering wheel (1) to the centre position (wheels in straight-ahead position).
4. Turn the steering wheel (1) approx. 80° to the right out of the centre position.
5. Unclip the cap (3).

6. Slacken off the Torx bolt (2).
7. Turn the steering wheel (1) approx. 160° to the left.
8. Unclip the cap (3).
9. Slacken off the Torx bolt (2). [Note: Before unplugging the connectors, discharge static by briefly touching the door striker plate or vehicle body.]
10. Disconnect the plug (8) for the coil connector.
11. Multi-function steering wheel: Unplug the connector for the multi-function steering wheel (10) from the multi-function coupling (6) in the steering wheel.
12. Set down the airbag unit (5) with the impact cushion facing upwards. [Note: Take care not to scratch the trim frame at the steering wheel when fitting the airbag unit.Make sure the connector and catch are heard to fully engage.Take care not to trap any wires.]
13. Turn the steering wheel (1) to the centre position (spoke must be horizontal).
14. Hold the airbag unit (5) in front of the steering wheel. Make sure the word "„Airbag“" is legible (horizontal).
15. Multi-function steering wheel: Plug in the connector for the multi-function steering wheel (10) at the multi-function coupling (6) in the steering wheel.
16. Route the wiring for the multi-function steering wheel in the foam compartment provided.
17. Connect the plug for the coil connector (8) to the coupling for the airbag unit (14) at the return ring with slip ring (12).
18. Position the airbag unit (5) in the steering wheel.
19. Turn the steering wheel (1) approx. 80° to the right out of the centre position.
20. Screw in the Torx bolt (2) by approx. 2 turns.
21. Turn the steering wheel (1) approx. 160° to the left.
22. Screw in the Torx bolt (2) by approx. 2 turns.
23. Sound the horn 3x to achieve alignment.
24. Avoid further contact with the airbag unit.
25. Tighten the Torx bolts (2) to the specified torque.
26. Clip in the caps (3). Make sure the caps engage properly.
27. ⚠ There must not be anyone in the vehicle when connecting the battery. — With the ignition switched on, connect the battery earth wire Electrical system27. [Note: If the airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, the event recorder must be interrogated, erased and interrogated again .]

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