Removing and installing front passenger side airbag unit with igniter — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes SF, SG

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components .Observe procedure for storage, transportation and disposal of airbag, belt tensioner and battery isolator units (pyrotechnic components) .Note allocation of airbag unit to dash panel Electronic Parts Catalogue. — Disconnect battery earth cable with ignition switched on Electrical system27Battery; Connecting and disconnecting battery.
2. Remove glove compartment .
3. Remove right dash panel vent .
4. Remove mounting frame for radio/navigation system .
5. Remove bolt (1).

6. Unclip storage compartment (1) in (direction of arrow).
7. Remove bolt (1).
8. Unclip storage compartment (1) in (direction of arrow).
9. ⚠ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. separating the electrical connector), the person handling them must ensure that he/she is "“electrically discharged”". To do this, briefly touch, for example, the door striker plate. — Disconnect connector on front passenger airbag.
10. Unscrew bolts (2) of front passenger airbag (1).
11. Pull front passenger airbag out of dash panel.
12. ⚠ Battery must be connected with ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag, seat belt tensioners) are repaired incorrectly, undesired triggering may occur after the battery is connected. Ensure that nobody is in vehicle when connecting battery. — Connect battery earth cable with ignition switched on Electrical system27Battery; Connecting and disconnecting battery.
13. Finally, read and clear event memory of airbag control unit since faults may be stored as a result of disconnecting electrical connectors .

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