Q7 Quattro V6-3.6L (BHK) (2007)
Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision: Service and Repair
Airbag Units, Replacing After an Accident
Airbag Units, Replacing After An Accident
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
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Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 B
NOTE:
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Airbag control module with airbag generation 8.* not 8.R can be used for up to two side airbag, side curtain airbag and/or belt tensioner
deployments.
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Airbag control module can be used with airbag generation 9.* and 9.R for up to two side airbag, side curtain airbag, drivers airbag, passengers
airbag and/or belt tensioner deployments.
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After the third deployment, the malfunction display "Control module defect" appears.
Airbag control module must be replaced:
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With a drivers, passengers airbag deployment "however not with airbag generation 9.* and8.R"
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After three side airbag, side curtain airbag, drivers airbag, passengers airbag or belt tensioner deployments.
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If housing is damaged.
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if there is deformation on tunnel in 200 mm circumference around control module.
Always replace the following:
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All deployed airbag units
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The Battery Switch-Off Relay J655 or Battery Interrupt Igniter N253 (equipment versions)
Also with passenger airbag deployment:
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Instrument panel.
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Deformed passenger module supports (cannot be reformed).
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Both front airbag sensors on front end.
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Remaining cross acceleration sensors if anchorage point is deformed in sensor region.
Also with driver airbag deployment:
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Coil connector with slip ring.
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Both front airbag sensors on front end.
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Remaining cross acceleration sensors if anchorage point is deformed in sensor region.
Also with side airbag deployment:
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Pressure sensors on deployed side.
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Cross acceleration sensors on deployed side.
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Cover.
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Upholstery.
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With foldable rear seat backrests: Side upholstery.
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Remaining cross acceleration sensors if anchorage point is deformed in sensor region.
Also with side curtain airbag deployment:
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Cross acceleration sensors on deployed side Trim on A-pillar, B-pillar, C-pillar, D-pillar
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Remaining cross acceleration sensors if anchorage point is deformed in sensor region
In addition:
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All seat belts with triggered belt tensioners