1999 AUDI A4 airbag

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Side curtain protection airbag, servicing


Special tools and equipment

VAS 5122

VAG 1783
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Side curtain protection airbag (sedan),
removing and installing

WARNING!
Follow all safety precautions when working on
airbags page 69
-40
and side curtain airbag
page 69
-49
.
1 -
Side curtain airbag
Removing:
- Remove upper A-pillar trim panel
page 70
-88
.
- Remove upper B-pillar trim without
loosening seat belt page 70
-91
.
- Remove upper D-pillar trim page 70
-
96
.
- Remove bolts - 4 - (2x).
- Unclip side curtain airbag at clip - 3 -.
- Fold front portion of side curtain airbag
toward rear and secure at Velcro strip
(inset). - Disconnect harness connector for side
curtain airbag Fig. 2
.
- Remove bolts - 8 - (2x).
- Remove igniter - 5 - at clip - 7 -.
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WARNING!
Always follow installation sequence for side
curtain airbag.
WARNING!
Make sure the passenger compartment is not - Remove side curtain airbag - 1 - by grab
handle adapters - 2 -.
Installing:
- Secure side curtain airbag at grab handle
adapters - 2 - (2x) using pre-assembly
clips Fig. 5

- Clip igniter - 5 - in at clip - 7 -.
- Install bolts - 8 - (2x) Fig. 1
.
- Release front portion of airbag - 1 - and
fold it back to A-pillar, during this, twist-
securing seam -A- must face center of
vehicle.
- Clip in side curtain airbag using clip - 3 -.
- Install bolt - 4 - Fig. 3
.
- Remainder of installation is in reverse
order of removal
- Switch ignition on.
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2 -
Grip handle adapter
3 -
Clip
4 -
Bolts (2x)
4 Nm (35 in. lb)Self-lockingAlways replaceAlways clean threaded holes for drive
flange bolts (e.g. using tap)
5 -
Igniter
6 -
Side curtain airbag harness connector
7 -
Clip
8 -
Bolts (2x) 4 Nm (35 in. lb)Self-lockingAlways replaceAlways clean threaded holes for drive
flange bolts (e.g. using tap) Use VAS5 122 and VAG 1783
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Fig. 1 Igniter at D-pillar
- Engage clip -7- in mount -A-.
- Install bolts -8-.

Tightening torque: 4 Nm (35 in. lb)
Use VAS 5122 and VAG 1783
1 - Side curtain airbag
5 - Igniter
6 - Airbag connector
7 - Clip

Fig. 2 Disconnecting harness connector for side curtain airbag
- Press catches -A- and disconnect harness connector in direction of
arrow.
6 - Side curtain airbag harness connector
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Fig. 3 Side curtain airbag at lower A-pillar
- Install lower bolt -A- first.
1 - Side curtain airbag
4 - Bolts (2x)
Tightening torque: 4 Nm (35 in. lb)

Fig. 4 Side curtain airbag at upper A-pillar
- Engage clip -3-.
- Bolt -A- must be attached along with A-pillar trim panel.
1 - Side curtain airbag
3 - Clip
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The procedure is the same at the front and the rear.
Notes:
Repair Manual, Body On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Repair Group 01
Fig. 5 Mounting side curtain airbag at roof grab handle
- Insert pre-assembly clip -A- into mounting point -C-.
- Insert pins -B- in mounting points -D-.
- Twist-securing seam -E- must face center of vehicle.
1 - Side curtain airbag
2 - Grip handle adapter, delivery casing airbag
After reconnecting the battery, check and activate the vehicle's
electrical equipment (radio, clock, window regulators) according to the
repair manual and/or Owner's Manual. If the airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a
malfunction, the DTC memory must be erased and then checked
again using the VAG1551 scan tool.
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Side curtain protection airbag (Avant),
removing and installing

WARNING!
Follow safety precautions for working on
airbags page 69
-40
and side curtain airbag
page 69
-49
.
1 -
Side curtain airbag
Removing:
- Remove upper A-pillar trim panel
page 70
-88
.
- Remove upper B-pillar trim without
loosening seat belt page 70
-91
.
- Remove upper C-pillar trim page 70
-
106
.
- Remove upper D-pillar trim page 70
-
107
.
- Remove bolts - 4 - (2x).
- Unclip side curtain airbag at clip - 3 -.
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