Removing and installing side airbag (front) with airbag igniter — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code FV

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• Risk of eye injuries.Wear safety goggles! — Drill out rivets (3).
• 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 precautions when working on pyrotechnic components .Observe additional safety regulations for side airbags .Observe disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components . — Move front seat as far forwards as possible and fold backrest forwards.
2. With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
3. Remove seat side trim (sill side) .
4. Remove backrest cover panel .
5. Disengage piping (1) on sides of outer backrest frame.

6. Disengage piping (2) on top of outer backrest frame.
7. Remove padding from backrest in area of side airbag.
8. Remove backrest cover panel and side trim (sill side) .
9. ⚠ Risk of eye injuries.Wear safety goggles! — Drill out rivets (3).
10. Remove bolts (1 and 2).
11. Detach guide plate (4) for airbag.
12. ⚠ 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. — Release connector locking element (2) with a small screwdriver (arrow).
13. Unplug electrical connector (1) at igniter for side airbag.
14. In area of side airbag, carefully pull backrest cover with padding forwards as far as possible.
15. Remove bolt (4).
16. Disengage side airbag (1) with hook (2) from outer backrest frame (3) and detach.
17. ⚠ 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 system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery. [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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