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:
Switching on
The cruise control system makes it possible to
drive at a constant speed starting at 20 mph (30
km/h).
Fig. 108 Control lever with push-button
Fig. 109 Display: Selected speed
Pull the Lever to position 1 > fig. 108 to
switch the system on.
Drive at the speed to be controlled.
Fig. 183 Tether strap: proper routing and mounting
Fig. 184 Tether strap: proper routing and mounting
Installing the tether strap
Release or deploy the tether strap on the child
restraint according to the child restraint manufacturer's
instructions.
Guide the upper tether strap under the rear