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Removing and installing warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger sideK145 > < Removing and installing airbag (front passenger side) with igniter N131 / N132

A4 Mk3

Removing and installing key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger sideE224
Removing and installing key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side -E224-
Removing
  WARNING
Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
–  Switch on ignition.
–  With ignition switched on, disconnect battery earth wire → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.
–  Remove glove box → Chapter.
   
  WARNING
Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. unplugging the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar.
–  Unplug electrical connector -2-.
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–  To do so, press catch -1- in direction of -arrow- until connector is disengaged.
–  Unplug electrical connector -2-.
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–  Release retaining springs -1- and -3- and press key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side -4- out of housing for key-operated switch.
Installing
  WARNING
t  Observe safety regulations for pyrotechnic components → Chapter.
t  Before handling pyrotechnic components (e.g. plugging in the electrical connector) the mechanic must discharge static electricity by briefly touching the door striker plate, or similar.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
  Note
t  Make sure electrical connectors are fitted correctly (as far as stop) and engage audibly.
t  Make sure that wiring is not trapped.
–  Make sure that key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side -E224- engages audibly in housing.
  WARNING
The battery must be connected with the ignition switched on. If pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbag or belt tensioner) are inexpertly repaired, this may result in unwanted triggering after connecting the battery. There must not be anyone in the vehicle while you are connecting the battery.
–  With ignition switched on, connect battery earth wire → 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.
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Removing and installing warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger sideK145 > < Removing and installing airbag (front passenger side) with igniter N131 / N132