audi Workshop Repair Guides

Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Repairing head airbag > < Removing and installing seat occupied sensor
General Body Assembly, Interior (Repair groups 68, 69, 70, 72, 74)
Repairing side airbags
Removing and installing sensor for lateral acceleration

Notes:

A lateral acceleration sensor is fitted under each of the front seats.

Sensor for lateral acceleration sensor is the same on left and right.

When installing, arrow faces outwards.

  • ◆ Removing:
  • ‒ Disconnect battery earthing strap/cable.
  • ‒ Remove front seat
  • ‒ Remove lower A-pillar trim => Page 70-68
  • ‒ Unclip sill panel trim on inside and fold up.
  • ‒ Lift floor covering -4- in area of sensor.
  • ‒ Unplug connector -2- from lateral acceleration sensor -1-.
 
A69-0042
  • ‒ → Unscrew bolts -3- (2x). Tightening torque 6 Nm.
  • ‒ Remove lateral acceleration sensor -1-.
  • ◆ Installing:
  • ‒ Switch ignition on.
  • ‒ Close doors.
Important
Ensure there is no-one inside the vehicle.
  • ‒ Connect battery earthing strap.

Repairing head airbag > < Removing and installing seat occupied sensor