Removing and installing key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side E224 — 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.
• 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.
• Make sure key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side E224 audibly clicks into place in housing.
• Make sure there is no-one in the vehicle when you connect the battery. — Connect battery earth strap.

📋 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. Remove luggage compartment floor trim.
3. Disconnect earth wire (arrow) at battery.
4. Remove glove box .
5. Unscrew bolts (2).

6. Release retaining tabs in direction of (arrows) and pull housing for key-operated switch out of glove box.
7. ⚠ 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.
8. Unplug electrical connector (2).
9. Release retaining springs (left and right) (arrow 1) and push key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side E224(item 1) out of housing for key-operated switch (arrow 2).
10. Make sure key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side E224 audibly clicks into place in housing.
11. Insert retaining tabs on housing (rear) (1) in glove box and clip in retaining tabs (front) (arrows).
12. Tighten bolts (2).
13. Install glove box .
14. ⚠ Make sure there is no-one in the vehicle when you connect the battery. — 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 connector may have caused faults to be stored .

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