Side Airbag Wire, 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 additional safety precautions when working with the side airbag, refer to SIDE AIRBAG ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components, refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, STORING, TRANSPORTING AND DISPOSING .

-- Remove the front seat, refer to FRONT SEAT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Fasten the front seat on the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture:VAS6136 , refer to FRONT SEAT, MOUNTING ON FIXTURE FOR SEAT REPAIR .

-- Remove the backrest cover, refer to BACKREST COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STANDARD/SPORT SEAT .

-- Remove the upholstery on the backrest until the connector -1- for side airbag is accessible, refer to BACKREST COVER AND CUSHION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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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- on the side airbag igniter.

-- Unclip and free up the side airbag wire on the backrest frame.

-- Remove the rear bracket for the wire routing from the seat pan with a screwdriver.

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-- Separate the wiring bracket -2 and 5- and cable tie -3 and 4-.

-- Remove the side airbag from the protective cover -1- and free up from the seat pan.

-- Carefully remove the side airbag wire from the backrest frame.