Front Passenger Airbag Unit With Igniter, 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 all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components, refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, STORING, TRANSPORTING AND DISPOSING .
Follow the allocation of the airbag unit to the instrument panel, refer to the Parts information.

-- Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) cable with the ignition turned on, refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING (A3 / A3 CABRIOLET) .

-- Remove the glove compartment, refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Unclip the wires from the instrument panel support.

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-- Remove the bolt -2-.

-- Disengage the support -1- at the instrument panel -arrow- and remove it.

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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.

-- Release the connector lock -2- with a small screwdriver -arrow-.

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 1 -N131-.

WARNING:

Secure the airbag unit from falling.

-- Remove the nuts -1 and 2-.

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-- Remove the passenger airbag -3- downward.

WARNING:

Set the airbag down so the impact cushion faces upward.