Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

Airbag Control Module

CAUTION!
Observe safety precautions for working on airbags => [ Airbag Safety Precautions ] Airbag Safety Precautions.

CAUTION!
On vehicles equipped with Audi Telematics by OnStar, switch-off emergency (back-up) battery for Telematic/Telephone Control Module prior to disconnecting vehicle battery. Switch-on emergency (back-up) battery after reconnecting vehicle battery

Removing

• The battery must be disconnected when the ignition is switched on.

- Switch on ignition.

- Disconnect the battery ground strap.

- Remove center console => [ Center Console without Extension ] Center Console without Extension.

- Separate insulation at perforation.

- Open securing clip - 3 - on connector - 4 -.





- Remove connector - 4 -.

- Remove nuts - 2 - (Qty. 3).

• Tightening torque: 9 Nm.

- Remove control module - 1 -.

Installing

CAUTION!
On vehicles equipped with Audi Telematics by OnStar, switch-off emergency (back-up) battery for Telematic/Telephone Control Module prior to disconnecting vehicle battery. Switch-on emergency (back-up) battery after reconnecting vehicle battery

- Install control module - 1 - in reverse order of removal.





CAUTION!
No one should be in vehicle when connecting battery.

- Connect battery ground strap.

• Follow the safety precautions after connecting the battery.

• If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) (K75) signals a malfunction after installation, DTC memory must be checked, erased and once again checked using Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051 A).

• After replacing control module, it must be coded.