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Airbag Connector, Replacing: Removing

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WARNING:

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .

-- Remove the driver side airbag. Refer to AIRBAG UNIT WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Vehicles through MY 2016:

GWWA69-10816Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
WARNING:

Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment.

  • Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.
  • To prevent electrostatic charge, the technician must not leave the vehicle during the procedure.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1, 2, 4 and 6- by releasing the tabs.

-- Disconnect the connector -3- from the adapter and -5- for the Driver Airbag Igniter -N95-.

-- To do so, release the connector lock -2- with a small screwdriver -arrow- and disconnect the connector -1-.

GWWA69-10573Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Disengage and remove the wiring harness on the brackets.

Vehicles from MY 2017:

GWWA69-11260Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
WARNING:

Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment.

  • Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.
  • To prevent electrostatic charge, the technician must not leave the vehicle during the procedure.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1, 3 and 4- by releasing the retaining tabs.

-- Unclip the wiring harness from the mounts -arrow-.

-- Disconnect the connector -2- for the Driver Airbag Igniter -N95-.

-- To do so, release the connector lock -2- with a small screwdriver -arrow- and disconnect the connector -1-.

GWWA69-10573Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC