Removing and installing lateral acceleration sender: Audi A6 C5

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Disconnect battery earth strap/wire.
2. Remove front seat (see the separate procedure).
3. Remove A-pillar trim (bottom) (A).
4. Unclip inner sill panel trim.
5. Lift floor covering in area of seat cross member

6. Unplug electrical connector (2) from lateral acceleration sender (1).
7. Remove bolts (3) (2x). Tightening torque: 6 Nm — 6 Nm (4.4 lb-ft)
8. Detach lateral acceleration sender (1).
9. Switch on ignition.
10. Close doors.
11. ⚠ Make sure there is no one in the vehicle. — Connect battery earth strap. [Note: After connecting battery, remember to check vehicle equipment (radio, clock, electric window regulators) according to Workshop Manual and/or Owner's Manual. If airbag warning lamp (K75) indicates a fault following installation, use vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 A to erase and re-interrogate fault memory.]

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