S6 Quattro Sedan V10-5.2L (BXA) (2007)
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Side airbag connector
‹› Only the old side airbag modules have a connector directly on the airbag module. The new side airbag modules do not have a connector in this
location. They are equipped with a continuous wiring harness => [ Modular Wiring Routing, from 07.2006, Assembly Overview ] See: Body and
Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Standard Front Seats Overview.
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Locking tab
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Side airbag, driver/passenger side
‹› Removing
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Disconnect the battery ground (GND) strap.
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Remove seat => [ Power Front Memory Seat ] See: Body and Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Power Front Memory
Seats.
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Mount the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136) on the engine and transmission holder (VAS 6095).
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Attach the front seat to the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136).
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Remove backrest cover panel => [ Backrest Cover ] See: Body and Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Power Front
Memory Seats.
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Pry off lower fastening strips - 9 - (Qty. 3) with a screwdriver.
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Pry off side retainer strips - 1 - with a screwdriver and fold cover forward.
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Cut upholstery clips - 10 - (Qty. 4) at protective cover for side airbag - 6 -.
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Press the latch - 3 - down and disconnect the side airbag connector - 2 -. If not present, remove the side airbag including the wiring harness.
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Remove screw - 7 -.
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Drill out rivet - 5 -.
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Press side airbag - 4 - upward and remove it.
‹› Installing
To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order. When doing so, note the following:
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Engage side airbag - 4 - into backrest frame.
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Press side airbag - 4 - downward until it stops.
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Place eye of Ground (GND) cable - 11 - between backrest frame and side airbag - 4 -.
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Secure ground cable - 11 - with a rivet.
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Replace screw - 7 -.
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Bolt side airbag - 4 - on with bolt - 7 -.
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Make sure that airbag cable - 13 - runs through cable guide - 14 - and is secured by clip - 12 - to backrest frame.
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Use upholstery clip pliers (V.A.G 1634) to install new upholstery clips on protective cover for side airbag.
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Switch on ignition.
CAUTION!
No one should be in vehicle when connecting battery.
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Connect battery ground strap.