Rear Side Airbag, Individual Power Seats, Removing and Installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Upholstery clip pliers V.A.G 1634
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 - Nuts (qty. 2)
Tightening torque 6 Nm.
2 - Side airbag
- Removing
NOTE:
- Battery must be disconnected with ignition switched on.
- Switch on ignition.
- Disconnect the battery ground strap.
- Remove seat pan → Seat Pan, Removing and Installing .
- Remove individual rear seat → Individual Rear Seat, Removing and Installing .
- Using a screwdriver, pry out side clamping strips - 6 - (3x).
- Open clamping strip - 8 - on protective cover - 7 -.
- Cut upholstery clips - 4 - (4x).
- Using a screwdriver, pry out lower clamping strips - 5 - (5x).
- Turn back cover and upholstery in area of side airbag - 2 - far enough so the back side of the side airbag is accessible.
- Open securing clip - 9 -.
- Remove connector - 10 -.
- Remove nuts - 1 - (qty. 2).
- Remove side airbag - 2 -.
- Installing
- Bolt on Ground (GND) cable - 11 - with upper nut - 1 - on side airbag - 2 -.
- Install side airbag - 2 - in reverse order of removal.
- Use Upholstery Clip Pliers VAG1634 to install the new upholstery clips.
CAUTION:
No one should be in vehicle when connecting battery.
- Connect battery ground strap.
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.
3 - Cover
4 - Upholstery clips (4x)
5 - Lower clamping strips (5x)
6 - Side clamping strips (3x)
7 - Protective cover for side airbag
8 - Retaining strip
9 - Securing bracket
10 - Connector for side airbag
11 - Ground cable