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:
General information
Safe transportation of passengers on the rear
seats requires proper safety precautions.
All passengers on the rear seats must be seated
in compliance with the safety guidelines explained. The correct
seating position is critical for the safety of
front and rear seat passengers al
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm -VAG1783-
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
WARNING
Note the following before working on the steering
column:
Components of the steering are safety related!
Only specially trained technician should work on the
steer