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2017 Audi A5/S5/RS 5 Convertible

DISABLE PROCEDURE AND TIME (Always Check Service Manual)

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. Then cover the negative pole.
2) Wait for 10 seconds after disconnecting the battery


REV: 08/2016

PARTS THAT MUST BE REPLACED FOLLOWING A DEPLOYMENT

Restraint System Components, Removing and Installing After an Accident:

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

Always replace the following:
• All triggered/deployed airbag units [AIRBAG,STEERING WHEEL; AIRBAG,INSTRUMENT PNL; AIRBAG,KNEE BOLSTER; AIRBAG,FRONT SEAT]
• The battery interrupt igniter -N253• [IGNITER,BATTERY INTERRUPT]

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,FRONT; AIRBAG SENSOR,FRT DOOR; AIRBAG SENSOR,QTR PANEL]
• Cover
• Cushion
• With a folding rear seat backrest: side cushion (if equipped)
• Remaining cross acceleration sensors if anchorage point is deformed in sensor region [AIRBAG SENSOR,FRONT; 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.

PARTS THAT MUST BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF DAMAGED

Test the system with a suitable vehicle tester

Passenger Occupant Detection System Procedure after an Accident:
• 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 were deformed in an accident and must be replaced, replace the passenger occupant detection system with the "passenger occupant detection system service kit"

Airbag control module:
• 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.

Seat belt system
• Seat belts
• Connect the vehicle diagnosis tester if there is a chance the belt tensioner and/or seat belt force limiter deployed

The following components must be checked after every airbag deployment:

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

All damaged securing pieces must be checked after every airbag deployment. All damaged securing pieces must be replaced, you cannot reshape components or "make them fit".

Mounting Components and Points, Checking after an Accident:
• Latch bracket deformed (stretched).
• Height adjuster
• Anchorage points (seat, pillar, vehicle floor).
• If damage is found at components, replace the seat belt completely with lock.
• If parts of the seat belt system are removed due to an accident, replace the belt system mounting bolts.
• Replace anchorage points

Child Seat Anchorages

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


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

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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