Removing and installing wire for side airbag (front): Audi Q7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q7 (4M, 2015–)

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components .Observe additional safety regulations for side airbags .Observe disposal regulations for pyrotechnic components . — Remove front seat .
2. Attach front seat to seat repair standVAS 6136.
3. Remove backrest cover panel .
4. Disengage piping (side, top and bottom) at outer backrest frame (arrows).
5. Remove padding from backrest in area of side airbag.

6. ⚠ 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).
7. Unplug electrical connector (1) at igniter for side airbag.
8. Unclip side airbag wire at outer backrest frame and move clear.
9. Disconnect modular wiring .
10. Open up corrugated tube, take out wire for side airbag together with electrical connector and move clear at seat pan.
11. Carefully pull wire for side airbag out of outer backrest frame.

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