Audi Q5: Side Airbags
Overview - Front Side Airbag
1 - Front Side Airbag
- Driver side with the Driver Thorax Airbag Igniter -N199-
- Front passenger side with Front Passenger Thorax Airbag Igniter -N200-
WARNING
Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Front Side Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing".
- installed from the top into the cloth pocket on the backrest cover (pocket not shown)
- Pocket sewn with cover
2 - Hook
- For securing the side airbag to the backrest frame
3 - Backrest Frame
4 - Bolt
- 10 Nm
- Always replace if removed
- Clean the threaded hole with a thread tap.
5 - Wiring Harness
- Front Driver Thorax Airbag Igniter -N199- or Front Passenger Thorax Airbag Igniter -N200- continuous to the connector station.
Overview - Rear Side Airbag
1 - Lower Bracket
- For side airbag
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Lower Bracket for the Rear Side Airbag, Removing and Installing".
2 - Nut
- 4.5 Nm
- Quantity: 2
3 - Bolt
- 4.5 Nm
4 - Bolt
- 4.5 Nm
5 - Upper Bracket
- for side airbag
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Upper Bracket for the Rear Side Airbag, Removing and Installing".
6 - Rear Side Airbag
- Equipment levels
- Driver side with Driver Side Rear Thorax Airbag Igniter -N201-
- Passenger side with Passenger Side Rear Thorax Airbag Igniter -N202-
WARNING
Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Rear Side Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing".
7 - Bolt
- 4.5 Nm
8 - Cap
- With the "Airbag" symbol
- Carefully unclip
- Attached permanently on the side airbag
9 - Rear Sill Panel Trim
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Chapter "Sill Panel, Removing and Installing, Rear Sill Panel".
Front Side Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing
Removing
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Follow the additional safety precautions when working with the side airbag. Refer to → Chapter "Side Airbag Additional 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".
- Remove the front seat. Refer to → Chapter "Front Seat, Removing and Installing".
- Attach the front seat to the Engine/Transmission Holder - Seat Repair Fixture -VAS6136-. Refer to → Chapter "Front Seat, Mounting on Fixture for Seat Repair".
- Remove the front seat backrest → Chapter "Front Backrest, Removing And Installing, Standard Seat/Comfort Seat/Sport Seat".
- Remove the padding from the front backrest until the side airbag bolt -7- is accessible → Chapter "Backrest Cover and Upholstery, Removing and Installing, Standard, Comfort, Sport Seat"; to do this carefully pull off the cover -2- and the padding -3- in the area around the side airbag.
- Remove the bolt -7-.
- Release the side airbag -6- and the hook -5- from the backrest frame -4- and leave it in the pocket sewn into the cover -1-.
- Remove the cover and padding form the seat backrest, refer to → Chapter "Backrest Cover and Upholstery, Removing and Installing, Standard, Comfort, Sport Seat" and remove the side airbag.
Installing
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- 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.
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Note
Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.
- The threaded bolt hole -7- must be cleaned (for example, using a thread tap)
- Replace the bolt each time it are removed.
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.
Rear Side Airbag with Igniter, Removing and Installing
Removing
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Follow the additional safety precautions when working with the side airbag. Refer to → Chapter "Side Airbag Additional 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".
- Remove the rear sill trim. Refer to → Chapter "Sill Panel, Removing and Installing, Rear Sill Panel".
- Press the retaining tabs for the side airbag -arrows- and at the same time remove the side airbag -2- from the sill panel -1-.
Installing
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- 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.
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Make sure the retaining tabs -arrows- lock into the sill panel -1- completely.
Note
Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.
- Install the rear sill panel. Refer to → Chapter "Sill Panel, Removing and Installing, Rear Sill Panel".
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.
Upper Bracket for the Rear Side Airbag, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the rear sill trim. Refer to → Chapter "Sill Panel, Removing and Installing, Rear Sill Panel".
- Remove the bolt -1- and then remove the bracket -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Mount the bracket so that the pins fit into the cut-out inside the body -arrow-.
Lower Bracket for the Rear Side Airbag, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the rear sill trim. Refer to → Chapter "Sill Panel, Removing and Installing, Rear Sill Panel".
- Remove the nuts -1- and then remove the bracket -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Rear Side Airbag, Turning Off
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Procedure
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Follow the additional safety precautions when working with the side airbag. Refer to → Chapter "Side Airbag Additional Safety Precautions".
- 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 rear sill trim. Refer to → Chapter "Sill Panel, Removing and Installing, Rear Sill Panel".
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.
Note
- Rear left and right side airbags can we switched off individually.
- There is a left and right connector on the sill trim.
- Wrap any loose connectors on the wiring harness with foam to prevent rattling noises.
- Install the sill trim → Chapter "Sill Panel, Removing and Installing, Rear Sill Panel", but do not connect the rear side airbag connectors -1- and -3-.
- Install the connector housing again into the bracket on the sill panel.
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.
- Carry out the programs in "Guided Functions" to deactivate the rear thorax airbags through → Vehicle diagnostic tester. The respective adaptation program must be carried out.
- Fill out the registration card and send it to the responsible distributor or importer. Affix page 3 of the registration card in the vehicle wallet.
- Place sticker for the deactivated side airbag -1- on left and right of the door frame -2- for the rear doors -arrow-.
- If several stickers must be affixed in a particular country, place these over stickers marked in illustration.
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.
Rear Side Airbag, Turning On
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Procedure
WARNING
- Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Follow the additional safety precautions when working with the side airbag. Refer to → Chapter "Side Airbag Additional 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 rear sill trim. Refer to → Chapter "Sill Panel, Removing and Installing, Rear Sill Panel".
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.
Note
- Rear left and right side airbags can we switched on individually.
- There is a left and right connector on the sill trim.
- Lift the sill trim just enough until it is possible to connect the bracket -1- to the sill trim connector.
- Connect the side airbag connector -2- and -4-.
- Install the connector into the bracket -1- and clip the bracket to the sill trim.
Note
- Make sure the connectors are installed correctly and are secure.
- Make sure the wires do not get caught.
- Install the rear sill panel. Refer to → Chapter "Sill Panel, Removing and Installing, Rear Sill Panel".
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.
- Remove switched-off side airbag sticker from front door frame.
- Remove remaining adhesive from door frame with cleaning solution.
- Activate the side airbag under "Guided Functions" through the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester. The respective adaptation program must be carried out.
- Fill out the registration card and send it to the responsible distributor or importer. Remove page 3 of registration card from vehicle wallet.
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.
