Airbag Control Module

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WARNING:

When working on the Airbag Control Module -J234- always not the safety guidelines when working on airbags, belt tensioners and battery cut-out units. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

Removal

-- Disconnect vehicle battery. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A4, 02E, 09G, 02Q] [For engine(s) BRM, BGP, BPY, BGQ, CBTA, CBEA, CJAA, CBUA, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation

-- Unclip cover -1- from trim using a small screwdriver.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover -1-, Bolt -2- And Footwell Trim Panel -3-

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-- Remove bolt -2- (1.5 Nm).

-- Remove the footwell trim panel -3-.

NOTE:

It is not necessary to remove the other parts of the center console.

-- Remove the nuts -1- (2.5 Nm).

Fig 2: Identifying Nuts -1- And Bracket -2-

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-- Remove the bracket -2-.

NOTE:

Removal of right footwell trim is identical.

-- Unlock the connector -1- in -direction of arrow- and remove the wiring harness form the control module -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Connector -1- Unlocked In -Direction Of Arrow- To Remove Wiring Harness Form Control Module -2-

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NOTE:

Center console is not depicted in the illustration.

-- Remove three nuts -3- (9 Nm).

-- Remove the control module from the vehicle.

Fig 4: Identifying Airbag Control Module J234, Removing And Installing

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Installation

-- To install, perform the steps used for removal in reverse order.

-- Switch on ignition.

WARNING:

Make sure that no persons are in the vehicle.

-- Connect vehicle battery. Refer to [For transmission(s) 0A4, 02E, 09G, 02Q] [For engine(s) BRM, BGP, BPY, BGQ, CBTA, CBEA, CJAA, CBUA, CCTA, CBFA] Removal and Installation .

-- If Airbag Control Module -J234- was replaced, it must be coded. Refer to ADAPTING COMPONENTS .