Audi Q3: 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.
READ NEXT:
Overview - Airbag Control Module
1 - Airbag Control Module -J234-
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Airbag Control Module -J234-, Removing and Installing".
Contr
Overview - Battery Interrupt Igniter
1 - Connector
For the Battery Interrupt Igniter -N253-
Releasing and removing
2 - Nuts
15 Nm
3 - Battery Inte
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:
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Engine and Gearbox Jack -VAS6931-
Removing
Note
Subframe is removed together with control arms.
- Remove the front wheels. Refer to
→ Chapter
Removing
- Turn the light switch to position "0".
- Press in the tab -1- using a
flat-head screwdriver and pry out the glove compartment lamp
-2-.
- Disconnect the connector -3-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- Connect the connectors