Audi Q5: Front Passenger Airbag
Overview - Front Passenger Airbag
1 - Connector
- for Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 2 -N132-
Note
Starting in calendar week 45/2010, the igniter 2 shall be dropped from vehicles for the rest of the world except the USA.
2 - Nut
- 8 Nm
- Quantity: 2
- Always replace if removed
3 - Front Passenger Airbag
- With the Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 1 -N131- and Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 2 -N132-
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Follow the allocation of the airbag unit to the instrument panel. Refer to the → Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).
- Locking and activating possible with key switch
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Front Passenger Airbag Unit with Igniter, Removing and Installing".
Note
Starting in calendar week 45/2010, the igniter 2 shall be dropped from vehicles for the rest of the world except the USA.
4 - Ground Wire
5 - Connector
- for Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 1 -N131-
6 - Nut
- 8 Nm
- Quantity: 2
- Always replace if removed
Front Passenger Airbag Unit with Igniter, Removing and Installing
Removing
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Airbag, Belt Tensioner and Battery Cut-Out Units, Storing, Transporting and Disposing".
- Follow the allocation of the airbag unit to the instrument panel. Refer to the → Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).
Note
Starting in calendar week 45/2010, the igniter 2 shall be dropped from vehicles for the rest of the world except the USA.
- Turn on the ignition.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
- Remove the glove compartment. Refer to → Chapter "Glove Compartment, Removing and Installing".
WARNING
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
- Disconnect the ground -5-.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors -2- for the Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 2 -N132- and- 6- for the Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 1 -N131-.
- To do this, release the connector lock -3- using a small screwdriver -1- and remove the electrical connector -2-.
- Remove the nuts -1, 3, 4 and 7-.
- Remove the passenger airbag -8- downward.
WARNING
Set the airbag down so the impact cushion faces upward.
Installing
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
- Follow the allocation of the airbag to the instrument panel. Refer to the → Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Note
- Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.
- Make sure the wires do not get caught.
- Replace the instrument panel after the airbag deploys → Chapter "Instrument Panel, Removing and Installing".
WARNING
Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.
DANGER!
When working on vehicles with the ignition already switched on or that are ready to drive there is a danger of the engine starting unexpectedly and of being poisoned by gas in enclosed areas. Risk of body parts and/or clothing being clamped or pulled.
Perform the following before switching on the ignition:
- Move the selector lever into P.
- Activate the parking brake
- Turn off the ignition.
- Open the hood
- Connect Battery Charger -VAS5095A- to the battery jump start terminal.
- Turn on the ignition.
- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
Note
If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again → Vehicle diagnostic tester.
