Audi Q5: Head Curtain Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing
Head Curtain Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing, Through MY 2010
Removing
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Airbag, Belt Tensioner and Battery Cut-Out Units, Storing, Transporting and Disposing".
- Turn on the ignition.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
- Remove the headliner. Refer to → Chapter "Headliner, Removing and Installing".
- Remove head curtain airbag bolt -3- on the A-pillar.
- Remove the head-level airbag from the clips -1- and -2-.
WARNING
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
- Disconnect the connector -1-.
- To do this, release the connector lock -3- using a small screwdriver -1- and remove the electrical connector -2- from the head curtain airbag.
- Remove cap nuts -2- and -3-.
- Disengage the head curtain airbag retaining tab clips -1- from the body by pressing the locking mechanisms together -arrows- using needle nose pliers or o-ring pliers.
- Remove head curtain airbag from vehicle.
Installing
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Always follow head curtain airbag installation procedure.
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
WARNING
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
- Clip the side curtain airbag retaining tab clips -1- onto the body.
- Engage the head-level airbag -4- on the bolt and tighten the cap nuts -2- and -3- by hand.
- Tighten the cap nuts -2- and -3-.
- Connect the connector -1-.
- Connect the connector -1- on the head curtain airbag igniter -2-.
- Press in the plug connector -3- in the direction of the -arrow-. This slides the connector into the head curtain airbag as far as the stop and locks it.
Note
- Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.
- Make sure the wires do not get caught.
- Replace the clips -1- and -2- if the removal is due to a crash.
- Secure the head curtain airbag with the clips -1- and -2-.
- Tighten head curtain airbag bolt -3- on the A-pillar.
- Install the headliner. Refer to → Chapter "Headliner, Removing and Installing".
WARNING
Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.
DANGER!
When working on vehicles with the ignition already switched on or that are ready to drive there is a danger of the engine starting unexpectedly and of being poisoned by gas in enclosed areas. Risk of body parts and/or clothing being clamped or pulled.
Perform the following before switching on the ignition:
- Move the selector lever into P.
- Activate the parking brake
- Turn off the ignition.
- Open the hood
- Connect Battery Charger -VAS5095A- to the battery jump start terminal.
- Turn on the ignition.
- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
Note
If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again → Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Head Curtain Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing, from MY 2011
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Release Tool Set - Extraction Tool 17 -VAS1978/17- from the Release Tool Set -VAS1978/35-
Removing
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Airbag, Belt Tensioner and Battery Cut-Out Units, Storing, Transporting and Disposing".
- Turn on the ignition.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
- Remove the headliner. Refer to → Chapter "Headliner, Removing and Installing".
- Remove head curtain airbag bolt -3- on the A-pillar.
- Remove the head-level airbag from the clips -1- and -2-.
WARNING
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
- Disconnect the connector -1-.
- To do this, release the connector lock -3- using a small screwdriver -1- and remove the electrical connector -2- from the head curtain airbag.
- Remove cap nuts -2- and -3-.
- Detach the clip -6- and the retaining strap clips -5 through 1- for the head curtain airbag from the vehicle body. Use the "spoon" Release Tool -VAS1978/17- to forcefully push the clips -5 through 1- into the opening -A- until they hit the stop, as shown in the illustration. Pull the left side of the clip out from the body. Pull the Release Tool Set - Extraction Tool 17 -VAS1978/17- back out and "pay attention that the clips on the loosed side do not re-engage". Turn the Release Tool Set - Extraction Tool 17 -VAS1978/17- 180º and repeat the procedure for the opening -B-.
- Remove head curtain airbag from vehicle.
Installing
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Always follow head curtain airbag installation procedure.
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
WARNING
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.
- Clip the side curtain airbag retaining tab clips -1 through 5- onto the body.
- Clip the clips -6- onto the body.
- Engage the head-level airbag -4- on the bolt and tighten the cap nuts -2- and -3- by hand.
- Tighten the cap nuts -2- and -3-.
- Connect the connector -1-.
- Connect the connector -1- on the head curtain airbag igniter -2-.
- Press in the plug connector -3- in the direction of the -arrow-. This slides the connector into the head curtain airbag as far as the stop and locks it.
Note
- Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.
- Make sure the wires do not get caught.
- Replace the clips -1- and -2- if the removal is due to a crash.
- Secure the head curtain airbag with the clips -1- and -2-.
- Attach the tensioning strap and use the bolt -3- to tighten it to the A-pillar.
- Check whether the "black line"-8- is visible the entire length. By making sure it is will ensure that the head curtain airbag is NOT twisted.
- Install the headliner. Refer to → Chapter "Headliner, Removing and Installing".
WARNING
Ignition must be on when connecting battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone inside the vehicle when connecting the battery.
DANGER!
When working on vehicles with the ignition already switched on or that are ready to drive there is a danger of the engine starting unexpectedly and of being poisoned by gas in enclosed areas. Risk of body parts and/or clothing being clamped or pulled.
Perform the following before switching on the ignition:
- Move the selector lever into P.
- Activate the parking brake
- Turn off the ignition.
- Open the hood
- Connect Battery Charger -VAS5095A- to the battery jump start terminal.
- Turn on the ignition.
- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting.
Note
If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again. Refer to → Vehicle diagnostic tester.
