Audi Q5: Driver Side Airbag
Overview - Driver Side Airbag
Driver Side Airbag, Assembly Overview, Bolted Airbag Version

1 - Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527-
- With Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring with Slip Ring -F138- and
Steering Angle Sensor -G85-
- Overview. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.94; Steering Column Switch Module;
Overview - Steering Column Switch Module.
2 - Steering Wheel
- Equipment levels
- Overview. Refer to
→ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.48; Steering Wheel; Overview -
Steering Wheel.
3 - Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to
→ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.48; Steering Wheel; Overview -
Steering Wheel.
4 - Connector
- For the Driver Airbag Igniter -N95- and Driver Airbag Igniter 2
-N250-
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Airbag Connector, Replacing".
5 - Connector
- For vehicles equipped with a multi-function steering wheel
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Airbag Connector, Replacing".
6 - Driver Side Airbag
- With Driver Airbag Igniter -N95- and Driver Airbag Igniter 2 -N250-
WARNING
Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic
components. Refer to
→ Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Airbag Unit with Igniter, Removing and Installing, Bolted
Airbag Version".
7 - Bolt
8 - Cover Cap
- Quantity: 2
- For driver side airbag bolt
Driver Side Airbag, Assembly Overview, Attached Airbag Version

1 - Locking Bracket
- Use a T25 TORX screwdriver, approximately 100 mm long
2 - Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527-
- With Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring with Slip Ring -F138- and
Steering Angle Sensor -G85-
- Overview. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.94; Steering Column Switch Module;
Overview - Steering Column Switch Module.
3 - 4-Spoke Steering Wheel
- Equipment levels
- Overview. Refer to
→ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.48; Steering Wheel; Overview -
Steering Wheel.
4 - Wiring Harness
- For the Driver Airbag Igniter -N95- and Driver Airbag Igniter 2
-N250-
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Airbag Connector, Replacing".
- Press in to secure in the pockets on the steering wheel.
5 - Driver Side Airbag
- With Driver Airbag Igniter -N95- and Driver Airbag Igniter 2 -N250-
WARNING
Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic
components. Refer to
→ Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Airbag Unit with Igniter, Removing and Installing, Attached
Airbag Version".
6 - Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to
→ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.48; Steering Wheel; Overview -
Steering Wheel.
7 - 3-Spoke-Steering Wheel
- Equipment levels
- Overview. Refer to
→ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.48; Steering Wheel; Overview -
Steering Wheel.
8 - Wiring Harness
- For the Driver Airbag Igniter -N95- and Driver Airbag Igniter 2
-N250-
- Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Airbag Connector, Replacing".
- Press in to secure in the pockets on the steering wheel.
9 - Driver Side Airbag
- With Driver Airbag Igniter -N95- and Driver Airbag Igniter 2 -N250-
WARNING
Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic
components. Refer to
→ Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Airbag Unit with Igniter, Removing and Installing, Attached
Airbag Version".
10 - Bolt
- Tightening specification. Refer to
→ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.48; Steering Wheel; Overview -
Steering Wheel.
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Airbag Unit with Igniter, Removing and Installing, Bolted Airbag
Version
Removing
WARNING
Follow all Safety Precautions when working with
pyrotechnic components. Refer to
→ Chapte
Airbag Connector, Replacing, Bolted Airbag Version
Removing
WARNING
Follow all Safety Precautions when working with
pyrotechnic components. Refer to
→ Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components
Overview - Front Passenger Airbag
1 - Connector
for Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 2 -N132-
Note
Starting in calendar week 45/2010, the igniter 2 shall be dropped
from vehicles
SEE MORE:
Removing
- Remove the brake caliper with the brake pads and front brake
carrier. Refer to
→ Chapter "Brake Caliper, Brake 1LA/1LJ/1ZB/1ZT, Removing and
Installing".
- Remove the bolt -arrow- on the
brake rotor while holding the brake rotor firmly.
- Remove the brake rotor.
The operation of the Electronic Stabilization Control
(ESC) is expanded for operation away from
paved roads. In situations where slip or a differential
locking function is required, the offroad
mode can be activated. Your Audi also
has permanent all-wheel drive in addition.
However, your Audi is no