Technical Information
Group: 96Number: 95-03
Date: Feb. 1, 1995
Model(s): 90
Subject:
Airbag III, repairing
This technical bulletin is a supplement to the repair manual. New airbag systems are used in the Audi 90. The passenger airbag was optimized and the new airbag sport steering wheel can be obtained as optional equipment or for aftermarket installation. The diagnosis functions were expanded and the expiration date for airbag units extended.
New Features
^ Airbag III (1995 m.y.) with expanded diagnosis function (control module coding, read measurement block), optimized passenger airbag and pyrotechnic belt tighteners.
^ Airbag sport steering wheel as optional equipment or for after market installation.
^ Extended expiration date for airbag units.
Safety specifications
^ The safety specifications for airbag II are still valid and must be compiled with repair manual.
Expiration date
^ Starting immediately, the expiration date for airbag is increased to 15 years. This is also retroactive for all airbag units with a lower expiration date.
^ After 15 years, the airbag and the sticker with the new expiration date must be changed. The sticker is now applied to the lower driver side "B" pillar.
^ With every replacement of an airbag, a new sticker with the expiration date must be placed on the lower driver side "B" pillar.