Audi Q3: Airbag Control Module
Overview - Airbag Control Module
1 - Airbag Control Module -J234-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Airbag Control Module -J234-, Removing and Installing".
- Control module is grounded via the housing with the body.
2 - Nut
- 9 Nm
- Quantity: 3
- The thread must be paint and contaminant free, nut and ground bolts
serve as ground connection for the control module
3 - Connector
Airbag Control Module -J234-, Removing and Installing
Removing
WARNING
Follow all safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components.
Refer to → Chapter "Pyrotechnic Components Safety Precautions".
- Disconnect the battery ground cable with the ignition turned
on. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Battery,
Disconnecting and Connecting.
- Remove the driver and front passenger footwell trim panel.
Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Footwell Center Console Trim Panel, Removing
and Installing".
- Remove the driver and front passenger footwell trim panel
bracket. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Footwell Center Console Trim Panel Bracket,
Removing and Installing".
- Remove the front nut in the footwell on the driver side
-1-.
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.
- Open the securing clip on the connector
-arrow- in the front of the
footwell on the front passenger side and remove the connector
-5-.
- Remove the nuts -3 and 4-.
- Carefully lift the airbag control module
-2- from the threaded pins and
remove to the passenger side.
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.
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.
- 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- signals a fault after
installing, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again.
Refer to
→ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
- Code the airbag control module -J234- after replacing it.
Refer to
→ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
- The airbag control module -J234- ground connection is
achieved via the housing with the body.
Installation notes, for example tightening specifications,
replacing components. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Airbag Control Module".
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1 - Front Passenger Airbag
With Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 1 -N131-
WARNING
Follow all safety precautions when working with pyro
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Description
Applies to: vehicles with online roadside assistance
An online roadside assistance call1) is a combination
of data transmission and a phone call. The
data transmission from your vehicle forwards important
information to the Audi service center,
such as the vehicle and position data.
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