Connector On Airbag, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi A4 allroad. 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 .

-- Remove the driver side airbag. Refer to AIRBAG UNIT WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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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.
To prevent electrostatic charge, the technician must not leave the vehicle during the procedure.

-- Release the connector lock -2- for the connector -1- with a small screwdriver -arrow-.

Trapeze-Shaped Version:

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-- Disconnect the connectors -2- from the Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 1 Driver Airbag Igniter -N95- and Front Passenger Airbag Release Valve Igniter Driver Airbag Release Valve Igniter -N490-.

-- Disconnect the connectors -3 and 4- by releasing the retaining tab.

-- Disengage and remove the wiring harness -1- at the brackets.

Round Version:

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-- Disconnect the connectors -2- from the Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 1 Driver Airbag Igniter -N95- and Front Passenger Airbag Release Valve Igniter Driver Airbag Release Valve Igniter -N490-.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1, 3 and 4- by releasing the retaining tabs.

-- Unclip and remove the wiring harness from the mounts -arrow-.