Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

Removing And Installing Triggering Unit For Airbag

Technical values







Removing triggering unit for airbag







CAUTION: Incorrect handling of airbag units.
- Danger of injury and material damage.
- Always observe the safety regulations for handling airbag units. Refer to Safety regulations for vehicles with airbag and belt tensioner.
- Remove ignition key. Disconnect battery. Route or isolate ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, seat frame) is avoided.
- Before the connector is disconnected from the triggering unit, always wait for 1 minute before disconnecting the battery. The airbag triggering unit must not be removed with the plug plugged in.

1. -arrow A- Fold up shelf.







2. -arrow B- Unscrew fastening screws and remove cover.







3. Lift rear trim of centre console (unclip 4x), disconnect plug and remove.







4. Fold up centre console trim to the front.
5. -arrow C- Push in plug lock -arrow 1-, fold lever -arrow 2- over and pull off plug.







6. -arrow D- Unscrew fastening nuts.







7. Remove the triggering unit.

Installing triggering unit for airbag

INFORMATION:
- If a new component (e.g. sensor, airbag control unit, airbag unit) of the airbag system has to be installed, the new component will be supplied with a barcode sticker (tear-off label).







- Tear off the tear-off label -2- on the new component -1- and stick it under the heading Proof of airbag system check/component replacement in the Guarantee and Maintenance booklet.







- The replacement date and mileage must be documented and the booklet must be stamped with the dealer's stamp.

1. -D- Screw on the fastening nuts and tighten them. Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.).







2. -C- Connect electric plug and lock it until the locking mechanism engages.







3. Insert plug connection for the lock until the plug engages.







4. Fold down centre console, clip it in at the four points.







5. -B- Position cover and screw in the two fastening screws.

Locking triggering unit

INFORMATION:
- The power supply for the Porsche System Tester must be guaranteed during the locking process. Connect a battery charging device to the vehicle battery.
- The Porsche System Tester instructions take precedence and in the event of a discrepancy these are the instructions that must be followed. A discrepancy may arise with later software versions (from 15,0).
- The procedure described here has been structured generally, different text or additions may appear in the Porsche System Tester.
- Locking is only possible after automatic control unit search.

1. Connect the Porsche System Tester to the vehicle and start the System Tester. Switch on the ignition. Press >> to continue.
2. Select vehicle type using the cursor keys. Press >> to continue.
3. Select Airbag with the cursor keys and press the >> key.
4. In the Airbag menu, select Lock with the cursor keys and press the >> key.
5. Follow the instructions on the Tester.
6. Read out the fault memory and, if necessary, erase it.

If further faults exist, proceed in accordance with Airbag diagnosis.