Removing and installing side airbag (front) with airbag igniter N199 / N200 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

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• Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
• Always renew bolt (5) after removal.
• If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the fault memory .

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Observe additional safety regulations for side airbags .Observe disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components . — With ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth wire 27.
2. Remove front seat .
3. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
4. Remove front seat backrest .
5. Move clear continuous wiring harness for side airbag (4) leading from connector point to side airbag.

6. ⚠ Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Detach backrest padding (front) until you can unscrew bolt (5).
7. Disengage side airbag (1) with hook (2) from backrest frame (3).
8. Guide out wiring harness for side airbag and detach side airbag from front seat backrest. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]
9. ⚠ Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. plugging in the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Always clean threaded hole for bolt (5), using e.g. a thread tap.
10. Always renew bolt (5) after removal.
11. Insert bolts with locking fluid; locking fluid Electronic parts catalogue.
12. Switch on ignition.
13. ⚠ 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 27. [Note: If airbag warning lamp K75 indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the fault memory .]

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