Front Thorax Airbag 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.

-- Connect the connector -1- to the airbag igniter in direction of -arrow A-.

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-- Press in the connector lock -2- in direction of -arrow B-. While doing this, the connector is pushed into the airbag igniter all the way and locks into place.

-- 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.

If the instrument cluster indicates a fault in the airbag system after assembly, the DTC memory must be checked, erased, and then checked again. Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.