Airbag Unit With Igniter, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Audi RS 6 Avant and 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

CAUTION:

Pyrotechnical components can deploy unintentionally.

There is a risk of injury.

- Discharge static electricity by briefly touching 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.

-- 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.

-- If battery was disconnected, follow all steps required for reconnecting the battery. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

CAUTION:

Risk of airbag deployment.

There is a 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.