Airbag Unit With Igniter, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Audi SQ8, 2023 Audi RS Q8, and 2023 Audi Q8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

Pay attention to the safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

CAUTION:

Pyrotechnical components can deploy unintentionally.

Risk of injury.

- Discharge the static electricity: quickly touch the door striker.

Make sure the connectors are pushed in all the way and that they engage audibly.
Make sure the wires are not pinched.

-- Connect the spiral spring connector to the airbag connector coupling on the return spring.

-- Press in the connector to secure it in the pockets on the steering wheel.

-- Position the driver side airbag in the steering wheel and press on until it audibly engages.

CAUTION:

Risk of airbag deployment.

Risk of injury.

- Switching on the ignition (key/button) after assembly may only be done when the driver seat is positioned all the way back.

-- Check and erase the airbag control module DTC memory because faults can be stored from when the connectors are disconnected. Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.