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2014 Audi Q5

DISABLE PROCEDURE AND TIME (Always Check Service Manual)

The pyrotechnic components may be checked only when they are installed and with a VW approved vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system.

1) The battery ground cable must be disconnected with the ignition SWITCHED ON. Then cover the negative pole.
2) Wait for 10 seconds after disconnecting the battery

There is a additional 12 volt Auxiliary Battery with Hybrid vehicles located on the Left rear quarter panel area.

REV: 08/2016

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

Airbag Units, Removing and Installing After an Accident:

The airbag control module must be replaced [MODULE,AIRBAG CONTROL]:
• With driver and passenger airbag deployment "but not with airbag generation 9.•, 10.• and 8.R."
• After three side airbag. driver airbag, passenger airbag or belt tensioner deployments
• If housing is damaged
• If there is deformation on the tunnel in 200 mm circumference around control module

Always replace the following:
• All triggered airbag units [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL; AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL; AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT; AIRBAG,ROOF; AIRBAG,QTR PANEL]
• The battery interrupt igniter -N253-
• Damaged securing pieces

Also with passenger airbag deployment:
• Instrument Panel
• Deformed passenger module supports (cannot be reformed)
• All sensors for front airbag on front end [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]
• Remaining cross acceleration sensors if anchorage point is deformed in sensor region [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR; AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]

Also with Driver airbag deployment:
• Coil connector with slip ring [CLOCK SPRING]
• All sensors for front airbag on front end [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT]
• Remaining cross acceleration sensors if anchorage point is deformed in sensor region [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR; AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]

Also with side airbag deployment:
• Pressure sensor on deployed side [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR]
• Cross acceleration sensors on deployed side [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR; AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]
• Cover
• Cushion
• With a folding rear seat backrest: side cushion/ Side upholstery (if equipped)
• Remaining cross acceleration sensors if anchorage point is deformed in sensor region [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR; AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]

In Addition:
• All belt retractors with deployed belt tensioners
• All belt retractors with deployed belt force limiters (depending on 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

•Replace entire module when making repairs behind side curtain airbag.
•Do not make any repairs to the trims (upper A-pillar trim, B-pillar trim, C-pillar trim, and D-pillar trim).

PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED

Test the system with a suitable vehicle tester.

Passenger Occupant Detection System:
• Each time an airbag or passenger belt tensioner deploys, a basic setting must be performed on the seat occupied recognition control module.
• If the seat rails and/or the seat pan must be replaced after a accident due to deformation, the seat occupied recognition must also be replaced with the "seat occupied repair kit"

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

• The airbag control module can be used for up to 2 side airbag and/or belt tensioner deployments with airbag generation 8.•, except 8.R.
• The airbag control module can be used for up to two side driver and passenger airbag and/or belt tensioner deployments with airbag generation 9.•, 10.• and 8.R.
• After the third deployment, the malfunction display "Control module defect" appears.

The following components must be checked after every airbag deployment

• Seat belt system

With a passenger airbag deployment:
• Instrument panel central tube, passenger airbag supports and passenger airbag must be installed free of tension. Replace central tube.
• Check the glove compartment for damage.

With a driver airbag deployment:
• Steering wheel

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

Additional Information


*This matrix does not currently contain all production vehicles sold in the United States. The contents were developed in cooperation with AudaExplore, a Solera company. The contents are based on the information available at the time of publication. Updates and additions will be posted as they become available. To ensure that you are using the most recent information, always refer to vehicle maker technical information.


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