Removing and installing front airbag crash sensor for driver side G283 and front airbag crash sensor for front passenger side G284 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)

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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.
• When plugging in connector (4), make sure it is properly engaged with crash sensor (1).
• Make sure nobody is in the vehicle when the battery is being connected. — Connect battery earth strap.
• If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, use vehicle diagnostic, testing and information systemVAS 5051B to interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate event memory.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for working on airbags . — 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. Disconnect battery earth strap Electrical system27.
3. Open bonnet.
4. Press wiring harness to the side.
5. Remove air duct.

6. Press part (3) (brown colour) of connector (4) towards crash sensor and release connector.
7. Unplug connector (4) (yellow colour) from crash sensor (1).
8. Unscrew bolts (2) (2x).
9. Detach crash sensor for front airbag (1).
10. Install crash sensor (1) in reverse order of removal.
11. When plugging in connector (4), make sure it is properly engaged with crash sensor (1).
12. ⚠ Make sure nobody is in the vehicle when the battery is being connected. — Connect battery earth strap.
13. Observe measures to be taken after connecting the battery Electrical system27. [Note: If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, use vehicle diagnostic, testing and information systemVAS 5051B to interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate event memory.]

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