1997 AUDI A4 Airbag Service Workshop Manual

5 -
Bracket
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Fig. 1 Disconnecting airbag harness connector
- Using screwdriver, push harness connector -1- for passenger-side
airbag over retaining tab -2- and disconnect harness connector in
direction of arrow -3-.
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Airbag control module -J234-, removing
and installing


- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.

- Remove front center console page 68
-30
.

Note:
If the airbag control module is replaced, the new control module must be
coded. - Disconnect securing bracket at harness connector -3-.
- Disconnect harness connector -3- from control module -1-.
- Remove nuts -2- (3x).
Tightening torque: 6 Nm (53 in. lb)
- Remove airbag control module -J234-.
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Side airbag, removing and installing

WARNING!
Removing
Follow all safety precautions when working
on airbags page 69
-40
.
Before starting work on seats, connect
VAS5094 airbag adapter page 72
-9 .
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- Remove seat page 72
-2 .
- Remove outer trim pieces and trim on side of
seat page 74
-16
.
- Remove harness connector -2-.
- Disconnect Ground (GND) strap from harness
connector -2-, chamber 4.
- Disconnect harness connector for side airbag -1-
from connector strip -5- by pressing on retaining
tab.
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- Disconnect intermediate connector for seatback
heater -6-.
- Disconnect harness connector for side airbag -1-
from outer edge of seat Fig. 1

- Remove side airbag unit page 69
-79
.
1 -
Harness connector for side airbag
2 -
Harness connector for sensor mat
3 -
Retaining tab
4 -
Harness connector for seat heater
5 -
Connector strip
6 -
Intermediate connector for seatback
heater
7 -
Airbag number sticker
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WARNING!
WARNING!
Make sure no one is in vehicle. 8 -
Bar in connector
Installing:

To ensure that the side airbag functions
properly, when working on backrest cover,
always install new upholstery clips in the
same locations they were removed from.
Only use seat covers approved for use with
side airbags.
- Install harness connector -2- at same
location as when removed and ensure
that bar -8- points toward tunnel.
- Switch ignition on.
- Close doors.
- Connect battery Ground (GND) strap.
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WARNING!
When installing side airbag cable -1-, make sure that it doesn't rub
against any moving parts. Fig. 1 Wiring location on outer edge of seat
- Remove backrest cover page 74
-12
.
- Unclip clip -2- (1x).
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Side airbag unit, removing and installing


WARNING!

Before starting work on seats, connect
VAS5094 airbag adapter page 72
-9 .

Removing

WARNING!
Note:
Illustration is shown without anti-crush fleece. - Remove bolts -2- (2x).
Do NOT reuse bolts -2-. Replace the metal bolts with M5 bolts and
nuts supplied. Drill mounting holes to 5.5 mm.Tightening torque: 5.5 Nm (49 in. lb)
- Carefully disconnect side airbag -1- at retaining clip -5-.
- Remove side airbag -1-.
- Place airbag unit on appropriate surface with impact padding facing up.
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