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Removing and installing crash sensor for rear side airbag (curtain airbag) > < Removing and installing crash sensor for side airbag (front) (vehicles up to 10.2004)

A4 Mk2

Removing and installing crash sensor (pressure sensor) for side airbag (front) (vehicles from 11.2004 onwards)
Removing and installing crash sensor (pressure sensor) for side airbag (front) (vehicles from 11.2004 onwards)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-
  W00-0554
Removing and installing
1 - Bolt, 5 Nm
2 - Crash sensor for side airbag (front)
q   Driver side: side airbag crash sensor on driver side -G179-
q   Passenger side: side airbag crash sensor on front passenger side -G180-
  WARNING
t  Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
t  Observe precautions for crash sensors (pressure sensors) for side airbags (front) → Chapter.
Removing
–  With ignition switched off, disconnect earth wire at battery → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
–  Remove door trim → Chapter.
–  Unplug electrical connector -4- at crash sensor.
–  Remove bolts -1- and -3-.
–  Detach crash sensor for side airbag (front).
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order, note the following:
–  Switch on ignition.
  WARNING
Make sure nobody is in the vehicle when the battery is being connected.
–  Connect battery earth strap.
–  Observe measures to be taken after connecting the battery → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
  Note
If the airbag warning lamp -K75- indicates a fault following installation, you must interrogate, erase and then re-interrogate the event memory → Vehicle diagnostic tester.
3 - Bolt, 5 Nm
4 - Electrical connector

   

Removing and installing crash sensor for rear side airbag (curtain airbag) > < Removing and installing crash sensor for side airbag (front) (vehicles up to 10.2004)