Q7 Quattro V8-4.2L (BAR) (2008)
Impact Sensor: Service and Repair
Side Airbag Crash Sensors
Side Airbag Crash Sensors
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 B
Removing
CAUTION: Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.
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Switch off ignition.
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Disconnect battery ground wire.
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Remove left or right sill panel strip.
CAUTION: Before handling airbag units (e.g. disconnecting electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static
electricity". This can be done by touching door striker, for example.
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Release connector - 3 - by pressing fitting on connector in direction of Side Airbag Crash Sensor - 2 -.
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Remove connector - 3 - from Side Airbag Crash Sensor - 2 -.
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Remove the bolts - 1 -.
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Remove Side Airbag Crash Sensor - 2 -.
Installing
CAUTION:
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Observe safety precautions for work on airbags.
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Before handling airbag units (e.g. disconnecting electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can
be done by touching door striker, for example.
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Install Side Airbag Crash Sensor - 2 - in reverse order of removal.
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When attaching connector - 3 -, ensure it engages correctly with Side Airbag Crash Sensor - 2 -.
NOTE:
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Ensure that electrical connections are pushed in as far as stop and engage with a click.
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Ensure wires are not pinched.