Renewing connector at airbag: Audi A3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8V, 2012–2020); platform code 85

Don't miss

• Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components . — Remove airbag (driver side) .
2. ⚠ 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 retaining tabs and unplug electrical connectors (1, 2, 4 and 6).
3. Unplug electrical connectors (3) at adapter and (5) for N95.
4. To do so, release connector locking element (2) with a small screwdriver (arrow) and unplug electrical connector (1).
5. Disengage wiring harness at retainers and detach.

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 retaining tabs and unplug electrical connectors (1, 2, 4 and 6).
7. Unplug electrical connectors (3) at adapter and (5) for N95.
8. To do so, release connector locking element (2) with a small screwdriver (arrow) and unplug electrical connector (1).
9. Disengage wiring harness at retainers and detach.
10. ⚠ Observe safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components .Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. plugging in the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge any static electricity. This can be done by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar. — Attach connector (1) to airbag igniter (arrow A).
11. Press in connector locking element (2)(arrow B). This inserts connector as far as possible in airbag igniter while at the same time locking it. [Note: Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.]

Other AUDI procedures

• Removing and installing toothed belt – Audi · 56 torque figures
• Removing engine – Audi A8 D3 · 41 torque figures
• Removing camshaft timing chain from camshafts – Audi A6/A7 C7 · 38 torque figures
• Installing engine – Audi A8 D4 · 36 torque figures
• Removing and installing camshaft timing chain · 29 torque figures
• Removing and installing toothed belt - vehicles up to 07.2000
• Removing and installing main drive toothed belt – Audi A2
• Testing a "two-line bus system" – Audi A2
• Removing and installing locking cable on vehicles with vehicle ID No. up to 8E_8A 002699
• Installing top part of sump - "“engine generation III”" · 1 torque figures