Rear Side Airbag Deactivation: Activating

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.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

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 the additional safety precautions when working with the side airbag. Refer to SIDE AIRBAG ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

-- Turn on the ignition.

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

WARNING:

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

-- Remove left or right 2nd row seat cushion.

Seat beach (two-thirds bench). Refer to BENCH SEAT CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Individual seat. Refer to SEAT CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

Left and right side airbags can we switched on individually.

One connection each is found at left and right below 2nd row bench seat.

-- Insert side airbag connector -1-.

Fig 1: Pulling Locking Mechanism And Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connectors

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.

Make sure the wires do not get caught.

-- Install the left or right 2nd row seat cushion.

Seat beach (two-thirds bench). Refer to BENCH SEAT CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Individual seat. Refer to SEAT CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

WARNING:

Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. Maintain personal safety when connecting the battery by staying out of airbag deployment areas, keeping a distance from belt tensioners/seat belts and ensuring no other people are in the vehicle interior at the moment when the battery is connected.

-- Switch on ignition.

-- Turn on the ignition and connect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

-- Remove the deactivated side airbag sticker from the rear door frames.

-- Remove remaining adhesive from door frame with cleaning solution.

-- Carry out the programs in "Guided Functions" to activate the rear thorax airbags using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. The respective adaptation program must be carried out.

-- Fill out the registration card and send it to the responsible distributor or importer. Remove page 3 of registration card from vehicle wallet.

-- If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.