Driver Airbag Igniter -N95-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Audi Q7, 2009 Audi Q7, 2008 Audi Q7, and 2007 Audi Q7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to PYROTECHNIC, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM COMPONENTS, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND TESTING PROCEDURES .
Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, STORING, TRANSPORTING AND DISPOSING .

-- Move the steering wheel as far down as possible.

-- Disconnect the ground cable from the battery with the ignition on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Turn the steering wheel so the opening on the rear side of it faces upward. This is approximately the 12:00 position.

Fig 1: Locking Bracket -1- For The Driver Side Airbag -2-

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-- Releases the locking bracket -1- for the driver side airbag -2- -arrows-. Use a T25 TORX screwdriver, approximately 100 mm long.

NOTE:

Electrical wires can be damaged with a flat-head screwdriver.

-- Turn the steering wheel 180° and repeat the procedure on the opposite side.

-- Bring the steering wheel back into the center (wheels are straight).

Fig 2: Connector Lock -2-, Driver Airbag -3-

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WARNING:

Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

-- Remove the driver airbag -3- from the steering wheel slightly.

-- Pull out connector lock -2- -arrow- and press down, disconnect electrical connector -1-.

-- Vehicles with a multifunction and Tiptronic steering wheel: Disconnect the connector.

WARNING:

Set the airbag down so the impact cushion faces upward.