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Removing and installing crash sensor (pressure sensor) for side airbag (front) (vehicles from 11.2004 onwards) > < Removing and installing crash sensor for front airbags

A4 Mk2

Removing and installing crash sensor for side airbag (front) (vehicles up to 10.2004)
Removing and installing crash sensor for side airbag (front) (vehicles up to 10.2004)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
t  Vehicle diagnostic tester
   
t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-
  W00-0554
  WARNING
Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
1 - Crash sensor for side airbag (front)
t  Removing:
  Note
Illustration shows front crash sensor for side airbag on passenger's side. Removal and installation on driver's side are performed in the same manner.
–  Disconnect battery earth strap → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
–  Remove B-pillar trim (bottom) → Chapter.
–  Unfasten seat belt; complete removal is not necessary → Chapter.
–  Take out foam section of B-pillar trim (bottom).
–  Loosen the two bolts -2- at crash sensor from outside.
–  Release tab at yellow connector -3- and unplug connector.
t  Installing:
–  Switch on ignition.
  WARNING
Make sure nobody is in the vehicle when the battery is being connected.
–  Connect battery earth strap → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
  Note
t  Observe measures to be taken after connecting the battery → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
t  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.
2 - Bolts (2x)
q   Tightening torque: 9 Nm
3 - Connector
4 - B-pillar

   

Removing and installing crash sensor (pressure sensor) for side airbag (front) (vehicles from 11.2004 onwards) > < Removing and installing crash sensor for front airbags