Audi Q3: Airbag System
Audi Q3 (8U) 2011-2018 Service Manual / Body / Body Interior / Passenger Protection, Airbags, Seat Belts / Airbag System
Component Location Overview - Airbag System
1 - Airbag Control Module -J234-
- Overview. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Airbag Control Module".
2 - Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75-
- Component location: inside the instrument cluster
- Cannot be replaced separately
3 - Front Passenger Airbag -Disabled- Indicator Lamp -K145-
- Located in a shared housing with the Emergency Flasher Button - E229-; if faulty replace the Emergency Flasher Button -E229-. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.96; Controls; Emergency Flasher Button E229 Removing and Installing.
4 - Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Key Switch -E224-
NOT FOR NORTH AMERICAN MARKET
5 - Front Passenger Airbag
- With Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 1 -N131-
- USA and Canada market-specific with Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 2 -N132-
- Overview. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Front Passenger Airbag".
6 - Side Airbag, Front Passenger Side
- With Front Passenger Thorax Airbag Igniter -N200-
- Overview. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Front Side Airbag".
7 - Front Passenger Head Curtain Airbag
- with Front Passenger Head Curtain Airbag Igniter -N252-
- Overview. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Head Curtain Airbag".
8 - Rear Side Airbag on Passenger Side
- With Passenger Side Rear Thorax Airbag Igniter -N202-
- Equipment levels
- Overview. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Rear Side Airbag".
9 - Driver Head Curtain Airbag
- with Driver Head Curtain Airbag Igniter -N251-
- Overview. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Head Curtain Airbag".
10 - Battery Interrupt Igniter -N253-
- Only RS Q3
- Overview. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Battery Interrupt Igniter".
11 - Rear Side Airbag on Driver Side
- with Driver Side Rear Thorax Airbag Igniter -N201-
- Equipment levels
- Overview. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Rear Side Airbag".
12 - Side Airbag, Driver Side
- With Driver Thorax Airbag Igniter -N199-
- Overview. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Front Side Airbag".
13 - Driver Side Airbag
- With Driver Airbag Igniter -N95-
- Overview. Refer to → Chapter "Overview - Driver Side Airbag".
14 - Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527-
- With Airbag Spiral Spring/Return Spring with Slip Ring -F138- and Steering Angle Sensor -G85-
- Removing and installing. Refer to → Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.94; Steering Column Switch Module; Steering Column Electronics Control ModuleJ527, Removing and Installing.
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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".
Contr
Battery Interrupt Igniter
Overview - Battery Interrupt Igniter
1 - Connector
For the Battery Interrupt Igniter -N253-
Releasing and removing
2 - Nuts
15 Nm
3 - Battery Inte
Driver Side Airbag
Overview - Driver Side Airbag
1 - Locking Bracket
Use a T25 TORX screwdriver, approximately 100 mm long
2 - Steering Column Electronics Control Module -J527-
With Air
SEE MORE:
Lower Rear Lid Trim Panel, Removing and Installing
Lower Rear Lid Trim Panel, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Pry Lever -80-200-
Omega Clip Tool -T40280-
Removing
- If installed, remove the rear shelf. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Shelf Rear Section, Removing and Installing".
- Remove
Front seats
General information
Make sure that:
You can press the pedals down completely
while your legs are slightly bent.
The distance between your upper body and the
steering wheel or instrument panel is at least
10 inches (25 cm).
The distance between your knees and the instrument
panel is at least
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