Front Side Airbag Crash Sensor, Removing and Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Torque Wrench V.A.G 1410

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Torque wrench V.A.G 1410

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

Removing

NOTE:

The battery must be disconnected when the ignition is switched on.

Switch on ignition.
Disconnect the battery ground strap.
Remove lower B-pillar trim → Lower B-Pillar Trim, Removing and Installing .
Loosen belt reel. It is not necessary to remove the seatbelt completely → Three-Point Seat Belt, Removing and Installing .

Fig 2: Front Side Airbag Crash Sensor, Removing/Installing

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Remove nuts - 2 - (qty. 2).
Disengage tab on yellow connector - 1 - and disconnect connector.

Installing

Fig 3: Front Side Airbag Crash Sensor, Removing/Installing

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Place crash sensor - 1 - on to threaded pins.
Secure crash sensor - 1 - with nuts - 2 - (2x).

Tightening torque 9 Nm.

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.