Connector On Airbag, Removing And Installing: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Audi S3, 2023 Audi RS 3, 2023 Audi A3 Quattro, and 2023 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Remove the driver side airbag. Refer to AIRBAG UNIT WITH IGNITER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
CAUTION:
Pyrotechnical components can deploy unintentionally.
Risk of injury.
- Discharge the static electricity: quickly touch the door striker.
-- Release the connector lock -2- for the connector -1- with a small flat-head screwdriver -arrow-.
-- Disconnect the connectors -3 and 4- from the Driver Airbag Igniter -N95- and, depending on the market, from the Driver Airbag Release Valve Igniter -N490-.
-- Disconnect the connectors -1, 2 and 5- by releasing the retaining tabs.
-- Unclip the bracket -6- for the wire and remove the wiring harness.