Pedestrian Protection Crash Sensor, Removing And Installing: 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 .
-- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .
-- Remove the bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, 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.
-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the crash sensor by pulling out the connector lock -2- and pressing it down in direction of -arrow-.
-- Repeat the procedure on the opposite side.
-- Remove the molded foam part. Refer to MOLDED FOAM PART, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Disengage the pedestrian protection crash sensor -1- from the molded foam part -3- and remove it with the pressure hose -2-.