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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4M, 2015–)

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• Make sure that electrical connectors are pressed on as far as they will go and engage audibly.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 precautions when working on pyrotechnic components .Observe additional safety regulations for side airbags .Observe disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components . — With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
2. Move/fold backrest forwards; move rear seat slightly forwards if necessary.
3. Unclip trim (1) for backrest fitting (sill side) at location shown in illustration with removal lever80-200(arrow A) and detach downwards (arrow B).
4. Disengage cover (1) from metal hook (arrow).
5. Disengage piping (1) of cover along outside of backrest (arrow).

6. Fold cover back slightly.
7. ⚠ 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).
8. Unplug electrical connector (1) at igniter for side airbag.
9. Carefully press cover with padding in vicinity of side airbag as far as possible to one side.
10. Remove bolt (1).
11. Disengage side airbag (2) with hook (3) from outer backrest frame (4).
12. Remove side airbag downwards from pouch (stitched into cover). [Note: Make sure that electrical connectors are pressed on as far as they will go and engage audibly.Take care not to trap any wires.]
13. ⚠ Danger of incorrectly repaired pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbags or belt tensioners) being triggered inadvertently when connecting the battery.The battery must be connected with the ignition switched on.For your own safety, keep clear of the airbag inflation areas and the belt tensioners/seat belts when connecting the battery.Before connecting the battery, make sure there is no one in the vehicle. — 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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