Airbag Adapter, Connecting And Disconnecting

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Airbag Lockout Adapter:VAS 6282

Fig 1: Airbag Lockout
Courtesy of AUDI

Airbag Connector, Disconnecting

-- Move the front seat all the way to the rear in its highest position.

-- Open the cover in the carpet.

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, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.

-- Unclip the cable holder -4-.

Courtesy of AUDI

-- Disconnect the connector -2- for the thorax airbag from the connector station by releasing the tabs.

-- If required, disconnect the other connectors -1-, -3-, -5- and -6-.

-- Connect the Airbag Lockout Adapter :VAS 6282 to the thorax airbag connector.

Fig 2: Airbag Adapter VAS 6282

Courtesy of AUDI

CAUTION:

Risk of unintentional deployments due to electrostatic charge.

The Airbag Lockout Adapter:VAS 6282 must stay connected to seat until the seat is installed again.

NOTE:

Ensure the airbag adapter engages correctly.

Airbag Connector, Connecting

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.

Connect the airbag connectors in the reverse order and note the following:

NOTE:

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

WARNING:

Repairing pyrotechnic components (for example the airbag and seat belt tensioner) incorrectly increases the risk of unintentional deployments when the battery is connected.

The ignition must be on when connecting the battery.
Make sure that no one is inside the vehicle at the time when the battery is connected.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition switched on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

WARNING:

Repairing pyrotechnic components (for example the airbag and seat belt tensioner) incorrectly increases the risk of injuries due to unintentional deployments when the ignition is switched on.

If the ignition is not switched on after the battery is reconnected - >>indicator lamps in the instrument cluster do not light up<< - the ignition (key/button) may only be switched on when the driver seat is positioned all the way back.

NOTE:

If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault after assembling, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.