Audi Q5: Head Curtain Airbags
Overview - Head Curtain Airbag
Head Curtain Airbag, Assembly Overview, Through MY 2010

1 - Nut
- 9 Nm
- Quantity: 2
- On the threaded bolts
2 - Connector
- Driver side for Driver Head Curtain Airbag Igniter -N251-
- Front passenger side: for the Front Passenger Head Curtain Airbag
Igniter -N252-
- Disconnecting and connecting.
3 - Head Curtain Airbag
- Driver side with Driver Head Curtain Airbag Igniter -N251-
- Passenger side with Front Passenger Head Curtain Airbag Igniter
-N252-
WARNING
Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic
components. Refer to
→ Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Head Curtain Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing".
4 - Bolt
- 3.5 Nm
- Self-locking
- Always replace if removed
- Clean the threaded hole with a thread tap.
5 - Clip
- Quantity: 2
- If it was removed because of an accident, replace the clip
6 - Clip
Head Curtain Airbag, Assembly Overview, from MY 2011

1 - Nut
- 9 Nm
- Quantity: 2
- On the threaded bolts
2 - Connector
- Driver side for Driver Head Curtain Airbag Igniter -N251-
- Front passenger side: for the Front Passenger Head Curtain Airbag
Igniter -N252-
- Disconnecting and connecting
3 - Head Curtain Airbag
- Driver side with Driver Head Curtain Airbag Igniter -N251-
- Passenger side with Front Passenger Head Curtain Airbag Igniter
-N252-
WARNING
Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic
components. Refer to
→ Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Head Curtain Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing".
4 - Bolt
- 3.5 Nm
- Self-locking
- Always replace if removed
- Clean the threaded hole with a thread tap.
5 - Clip
- Quantity: 2
- If it was removed because of an accident, replace the clip
6 - Clip
7 - Clip
8 - The Entire Line
- Which serves as the anti-rotation protector,
- Must be visible after installation.
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Head Curtain Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing, Through MY
2010
Removing
WARNING
Follow all Safety Precautions when working with
pyrotechnic components. Refer to
→ Chap
Component Location Overview - Airbag Crash Sensors
1 - Passenger Side Front Airbag Crash Sensor -G284-
Installation location: on the headlamp housing bracket
Removing and installing. Ref
Overview - Seat Position Sensor
Note
The seat position sensor is the same in all seat versions.
1 - Lower Seat Frame
2 - Bolt
1.3 Nm
3 - Seat Position Sensor
SEE MORE:
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Puller - Ball Joint -T40010A-
Note
During MY 2010, guide links with standard bonded rubber
bushings were replaced by guide links with hydraulic bonded
rubber bushings. Do not mix and match guide links on o
Removing
Caution
Move the front seat to the highest possible
position. This reduces the spring force when removing
and installing the seat height adjuster.
Seat height adjustment handle:
- Pull seat height adjustment handle -1-
up as far as the stop and hold it in that position.
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