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:
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1331 Insert - Reversible Ratchet -VAG1331/1-
Piston Resetting Tool -T10145-
Note
If old brake pads are being replaced with new ones, then it is necessary to
check the brake rotor for wear.
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Tensioning Strap -T10038-
Engine/Gearbox Jack Adapter - Wheel Hub Support -T10149-
Note
All bolts at suspension parts with bonded rubber bushings
must always be tightened in curb weight position (unloaded