Airbag Connector, Replacing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Audi S4 and 2021 Audi A4 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Risk of injury due to involuntary deployment.

Pay attention to the safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting a 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.

-- Connect the connector -1- to the airbag igniter in direction of -arrow A-.

Fig 1: Release Connector Lock Using A Small Screwdriver & Disconnect Harness Connector

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-- Press in the connector lock -2- in direction of -arrow B-. While doing this, the connector is pushed into the airbag igniter all the way and locks into place.

Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are pushed in all the way and that they engage audibly.