Removing and installing knee airbag (driver side) with driver side knee airbag igniter N295 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 42

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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 . — With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27.
2. Remove dash panel cover (driver side) .
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, pull catch (2) in direction of (arrow) and disconnect electrical connectors (1) and (3).
5. Remove nuts (2, 4 and 5).

6. Detach knee airbag (driver side) (3) downwards.
7. Set down knee airbag unit (driver side) with impact cushion facing upwards. [Note: Take care not to trap any wires.]
8. ⚠ 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.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.
9. Switch on ignition.
10. ⚠ 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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