Driver Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G179- / Front Passenger Side Airbag Crash Sensor -G180-, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Audi A3, 2016 Audi A3, and 2015 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
- Follow all pyrotechnic components safety precautions, refer to PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
- Follow the safety precautions for front side airbag crash sensors (pressure sensors), refer to FRONT SIDE AIRBAG CRASH SENSORS (PRESSURE SENSORS) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
-- Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) cable with the ignition turned on, refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING (A3 / A3 CABRIOLET) .
-- Remove the front door trim panel, refer to FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
WARNING:
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
-- Pull out the connector lock -2- and push down -arrow-, disconnect the connector -1- on the crash sensor.
-- Release the locking mechanism -2- and turn the retainer -1- for the crash sensor approximately 45° counterclockwise -arrow-.
-- Disengage the side airbag crash sensor -3- from the door and remove.