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Front Airbag Crash Sensor






Front Airbag Crash Sensor

CAUTION!
Observe safety precautions for working on airbags => [ Airbag Safety Precautions ] Airbag Safety Precautions.

CAUTION!
On vehicles equipped with Audi Telematics by OnStar, switch-off emergency (back-up) battery for Telematic/Telephone Control Module prior to disconnecting vehicle battery. Switch-on emergency (back-up) battery after reconnecting vehicle battery





1 - Front airbag crash sensor

Removing

The battery must be disconnected when the ignition is switched on.

- Switch on ignition.

- Disconnect the battery ground strap.

- Remove bumper.

- Disengage tab on yellow connector and disconnect connector.

- Remove bolts - 2 - (Qty. 2).

- Remove crash sensor - 1 -.

Installing

- Install crash sensor - 1 - in reverse order of removal.

CAUTION!
No one should be in vehicle when connecting battery.

- Connect battery ground strap.

2 - Screws, (Qty. 2)

Tightening torque: 9 Nm

3 - Lock carrier

Follow the safety precautions after connecting the battery.

If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) (K75) signals a malfunction after installation, DTC memory must be checked, erased and once again checked using Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051 A).