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2020 Audi Q7

DISABLE PROCEDURE AND TIME (Always Check Service Manual)

The pyrotechnic components may be checked only when they are installed and with a Vehicle Diagnostic Tester approved by the manufacturer.

When working on the Airbag System (pyrotechnic components, Airbag Control Module • J234• , wiring):

1) The battery ground cable must be disconnected WITH THE IGNITION SWITCHED ON.
2) Then cover the negative terminal.
3) Wait for 10 seconds after disconnecting the battery

REV: 12/2022

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

If the seat rails and/or seat pan is replaced after an accident due to deformations resulting from a crash, the passenger occupant detection system must be replaced using the “passenger occupant detection system service kit”.

Always Replace the Following:
• All deployed airbag units [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL; AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL; AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT; AIRBAG,REAR SEAT; AIRBAG,ROOF]

Also with Front Passenger Airbag Deployment:
• Instrument Panel
• Deformed front passenger module supports (cannot be reformed)
• All sensors for front airbag on the front end [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]
• Remaining transverse acceleration sensors if the mounting points are deformed in the sensor area [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR; AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]

Also with Driver Airbag Deployment:
• Return spring with slip ring [CLOCK SPRING]
• All sensors for front airbag on the front end [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]
• Remaining transverse acceleration sensors if the mounting points are deformed in the sensor area [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT; AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR; AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]

Also with Thorax Airbag Deployment:
• Pressure sensors on the deployed side [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR]
• Transverse acceleration sensors on the deployed side [AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]
• Cover
• Cushion
• With a folding rear seat backrest: side cushion (if equipped)
• Remaining transverse acceleration sensors if the mounting points are deformed in the sensor area [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT; AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR; AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]

Also:
• All automatic belt retractors with deployed belt tensioners.
• All automatic belt retractors with deployed seat belt force limiters (depending on vehicle equipment).
• Seat belt latches for all automatic belt retractors with deployed seat belt tensioners with the belt on
• Seat belt height adjuster (manual and power) for all automatic belt retractors with deployed seat belt tensioners with the belt on

PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED

The Airbag Control Module must be Replaced [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]:
• If the display "Control module faulty" appears after a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory check
• After three side, driver, and passenger airbag or belt tensioner deployments
• If housing is damaged
• If there is deformation in the tunnel in a 200 mm circumference around the control module

Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester if there is a chance the belt tensioner and/or seat belt force limiter deployed.
Also check the seat belts. After every accident the seat belt system must be inspected systematically.

If needed (visual inspection), the following must also be replaced:
• All faulty components.

All damaged fastening elements must always be replaced. Reshaping the components or "making them fit" is not permitted.

The following components must be checked after every airbag deployment:

With Front Passenger Airbag Deployment:
• Instrument panel central tube; front passenger airbag supports and passenger airbag unit must be installed free of tension. Otherwise the central tube is to be replaced.
• Check the glove compartment for damage. Replace the glove compartment if damaged.

With Driver Airbag Deployment:
• Steering wheel: Remove the steering wheel and place it with the steering wheel rim on a flat surface. The entire steering wheel rim must rest on the surface. Otherwise the steering wheel should be replaced.
• Check steering wheel for smoke residue. If smoke residue is present, replace the steering wheel.

Each time an airbag or passenger belt tensioner deploys, a basic setting must be performed on the passenger occupant detection system control module using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

Additional Head Curtain Airbag Safety Precautions:
• Visually inspect the trim panels for damage before every installation.
• Do not make any repairs to the trim panels (upper A-pillar trim panel, B-pillar-, C-pillar-, and D-pillar trim panels).

After an accident, all damaged parts must be replaced. If no airbag unit damage is detected, the airbag unit can still be used.

Additional Information


*This matrix does not currently contain all production vehicles sold in the United States. Please refer back to this page frequently to ensure the most up-to-date information. The following charts were developed in cooperation with AudaExplore, a Solera company. The contents are based on the information available at the time of publication. To ensure that the most recent information is used, always refer to the vehicle maker's technical information before working with airbags and other passive restraint systems.


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