Removing and installing side airbag crash sensor on driver side G179/side airbag crash sensor on front passenger side G180 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes S1, 2H

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• Ensure electrical connector is pushed fully onto stop and engages audibly.Ensure that no wires are trapped.
• If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, event memory must be read, deleted and read again .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Safety measures when working with pyrotechnic components Observe safety precautions for crash sensors (pressure sensors) for front side airbags . — Disconnect vehicle battery Electrical system27Disconnecting and reconnecting battery.
2. Remove lower B-pillar trims .
3. Remove sill panel moulding at front .
4. Remove bolt (2).
5. Remove crash sensor (1) from inside of B-pillar (4).

6. ⚠ Before handling pyrotechnical components (e.g. separating the electrical connector), the person handling them must "“electrically discharge”" himself. To do this e.g. briefly touch the door striker plate. — Separate electrical connector (3).
7. To do this, pull out connector lock (2), and press it downwards (arrow).
8. Disconnect connector (1) on crash sensor.
9. ⚠ Safety measures when working with pyrotechnic components Observe safety precautions for crash sensors (pressure sensors) for front side airbags . — Push connector (1) onto crash sensor until it engages audibly (arrow).
10. Press in connector lock (2) to lock the connector in place. [Note: Ensure electrical connector is pushed fully onto stop and engages audibly.Ensure that no wires are trapped.]
11. Reconnect vehicle battery Electrical system27Disconnecting and reconnecting battery. [Note: If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, event memory must be read, deleted and read again .]

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