1999 AUDI A4 airbag

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WARNING!
NEVER disconnect the yellow 2-pin harness
connector on the side curtain airbag!
WARNING!
Always follow installation sequence for side
curtain airbag. - Fold front portion of side curtain airbag
toward rear and secure at Velcro strip
(inset).
- Disconnect harness connector for side
curtain airbag behind side trim panel
Fig. 2
.
- Remove cable from D-pillar.
- Remove bolts - 8 - (2x).
- Remove igniter - 5 - at clip - 9 -.
- Disengage retaining tab - 7 -.
- Remove side curtain airbag - 1 - by grab
handles - 2 -.
Installing:
- Secure side curtain airbag at grab handle
adapters - 2 - (2x) using pre-assembly
clips Fig. 5
.
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WARNING!
Make sure the passenger compartment is not
occupied before connecting the battery Ground
(GND) strap. - 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 -
Fig. 4
.
- Install bolt -4- Fig. 3
.
- Remainder of installation is in reverse
order of removal
- Switch ignition on.
- Connect battery.
2 -
Grip handle adapter
3 -
Clip
4 -
Bolts (2x)
4 Nm (35 in. lb)Self-lockingAlways replaceAlways clean threaded holes for drive
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5 -
Igniter
6 -
Side curtain airbag harness connector
7 -
Retaining tab
8 -
Bolts (2x)
4 Nm (35 in. lb)Self-lockingAlways replaceAlways clean threaded holes for drive
flange bolts (e.g. using tap) Use VAS 5122 and VAG 1783
9 -
Clip
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Fig. 1 Igniter at D-pillar
- Remove bolts -8-.
- Remove airbag in direction of arrow.
- Cable rolled up in delivery condition.
5 - Igniter
6 - Harness connector
7 - Retaining tab
8 - Bolts (2x)
Use VAS 5122 and VAG 1783
Tightening torque: 4 Nm (35 in. lb)
9 - Clip
A - Felt

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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Front and rear roof grab handles are mounted the same way.
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 VAG 1551 scan tool.
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