Rear Side Airbag, Removing and Installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Closing pliers VAS 6273
- Closing pliers VAS 6138
CAUTION:
Observe safety precautions for working on airbags →
Airbag Safety Precautions .
CAUTION:
On vehicles equipped with Audi Telematics by OnStar, switch-off emergency (back-up) battery for Telematic/Telephone Control Module prior to disconnecting vehicle battery. Switch-on emergency (back-up) battery after reconnecting vehicle battery → 91 - COMMUNICATION
1 - Zip fastener
2 - Driver-side and passenger-side rear side airbags
- Removing
NOTE:
- The battery must be disconnected when the ignition is switched on.
- Switch on ignition.
- Disconnect the battery ground strap.
- Remove rear seat bench → Rear Bench Seat, Removing and Installing .
- Remove rear seat backrest → Rear Backrest, Removing and Installing .
- Pry out side clamping strips - 3 - using a screwdriver.
- Pry out lower clamping strip - 9 - using a screwdriver.
- Pull the cover - 8 - down over the bracket - 7 -.
- Turn back cover in area of side airbag - 2 -.
- Unzip - 1 - protective cover of side airbag - 4 -.
- Open securing clip at side airbag connector - 5 - and disconnect connector.
- Turn back cover and upholstery in area of side airbag - 2 - far enough so the back side of the side airbag is accessible.
- Remove nuts - 6 - (qty. 2).
- Remove side airbag - 2 -.
- Installing
- Install side airbag - 2 - in reverse order of removal.
- Close zip fastener - 1 - on protective cover for side airbag - 4 - using Closing Pliers VAS 6138 or Pliers For Rear Side Airbag, Audi VAS 6273, different zip fasteners have been installed.
CAUTION:
No one should be in vehicle when connecting battery.
- Connect battery ground strap.
3 - Side retaining strips
4 - Protective cover for side airbag
5 - Connector for side airbag
6 - Nuts (qty. 2)
7 - Retainer
8 - Cover
9 - Lower retaining strip
NOTE:
- Follow the safety precautions after connecting the battery. → 27 - BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL
- If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) K75 signals a malfunction after installation, DTC memory must be checked, erased and once again checked using Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 A.