Airbag Connector, Replacing: Removing
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 .
-- Remove the driver side airbag. Refer to AIRBAG UNIT WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
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.
-- Release the connector lock -2- for the connector -1- with a small screwdriver in direction of -arrow-.
-- Disconnect the connectors -2- from the Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 1 -N95- and Front Passenger Airbag Release Valve Igniter -N490-.
-- Disconnect the connectors -3 and 4- by releasing the retaining tab.
-- Disengage and remove the wiring harness -1- at the brackets.