Removing and installing wire for side airbag (rear): 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 . — With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery.
2. Remove outer padding Removing and installing seat pan cover and padding - "High" seat in 2nd row.
3. Move/fold backrest forwards; move rear seat slightly forwards if necessary.
4. Unclip trim (1) for backrest fitting at location shown in illustration with removal lever80-200(arrow A) and detach downwards (arrow B).
5. Disengage cover (1) from metal hook (arrow).

6. Disengage piping (1) of cover along outside of backrest (arrow).
7. Fold cover with padding back slightly.
8. ⚠ 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).
9. Unplug electrical connector (1) at igniter for side airbag.
10. Unclip side airbag wire at seat frame and move clear.
11. Disconnect modular wiring .
12. Pull side airbag wire out of protective sleeve and move clear.
13. Carefully pull wire for side airbag out of outer backrest frame.

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