lock AUDI A4 1999 B5 / 1.G Airbag Service Workshop Manual
Page 10 of 75
69-45
      
Also 
      All seatbelts with activated belt tensioners.  
      On Board Diagnostic will recognize if belt 
tensioners have been activated for airbag V, 7 
and 8.  
     
A - if airbag control module has been 
triggered: 
      Front seat belt tensioners:  Read Measuring Value Block 1  
1 
2 
3 
4
    
 Repair Manual, Body On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Repair Group 01
   
Rear seat belt tensioners:  -  Read Measuring Value Block display group 1:
   Activated belt tensioners can be identified by "0111" or "too large" 
indicated on display. 
Read Measuring Value Block 2  
1 
2 
3 
4
    
 Repair Manual, Body On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Repair Group 01
    -  Read Measuring Value Block display group 2:
   Activated belt tensioners can be identified by "0111" or "too large" 
indicated on display. 
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69-51
 
  
Airbag component locations, overview
 
 Repair Manual, Body On Board Diagnostic 
(OBD), Repair Group 01
    1 - 
Driver-side airbag unit 
Removing  m.y. 1998   page 69
-53
Removing m.y. 1998     page 69
-54
2 - 
Driver-side airbag unit (sport steering 
wheel) 
Removing  m.y. 1998   page 69
-58
Removing m.y. 1998     page 69
-61
3 - 
Airbag control module -J234- 
Removing and installing   page 69
-74
4 - 
Passenger-side airbag unit 
Removing  page 69
-70
Locking and activating (adaptation)
5 - 
Seat occupant sensor 
Removing and installing   page 69
-83
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Page 54 of 75
69-84
      
-  When installing, make sure bar -2- points toward 
tunnel. 
     
-  After installing sensor mat, test sensor mat 
function using VAG1551 Scan Tool (ST)   page 
69
-84
 . 
     
Testing sensor mat function  
     
Note:  
     Illustration is shown without cover. 
     
-  Remove any seat mats before testing sensor 
mats. 
     
- Connect 
VAG1551 
scan tool 
       Repair Manual, Body 
On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Repair Group 01
 . 
     
- 
Select 
Read 
Measuring 
Value 
Block 
(function 
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Page 55 of 75
08) and 
input 
display 
group 
number 
003 
       Repair Manual, Body 
On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Repair Group 01
 . 
      Read Measuring Value Block number 2 for seat 
occupant sensor passenger side indicates: not 
occupied.  
    
Note:  
If "occupied" is indicated, even though you are not pressing sensor group, 
either the sensor mat is malfunctioning or the seat cover is too tight.  -  Test each sensor group by pressing on them with your hand until 
display changes from "not occupied" to "occupied" (max. load 12 kg). 
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Page 63 of 75
69-90
 
  
2 - 
Grip handle adapter 
3 - 
Clip 
4 - 
Bolts (2x) 
4 Nm (35 in. lb)Self-lockingAlways replaceAlways clean threaded holes for drive 
flange bolts (e.g. using tap) 
5 - 
Igniter 
6 - 
Side curtain airbag harness connector 
7 - 
Clip 
8 - 
Bolts (2x) 4 Nm (35 in. lb)Self-lockingAlways replaceAlways clean threaded holes for drive 
flange bolts (e.g. using tap) Use VAS5 122 and VAG 1783
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Page 66 of 75
69-93
 
    
The procedure is the same at the front and the rear.  
Notes: 
 Repair Manual, Body On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Repair Group 01
    Fig. 5  Mounting side curtain airbag at roof grab handle
-  Insert pre-assembly clip -A- into mounting point -C-.
-  Insert pins -B- in mounting points -D-.
-  Twist-securing seam -E- must face center of vehicle.
1 - Side curtain airbag
2 - Grip handle adapter, delivery casing airbag
After reconnecting the battery, check and activate the vehicle's 
electrical equipment (radio, clock, window regulators) according to the 
repair manual and/or Owner's Manual. If the airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a 
malfunction, the DTC memory must be erased and then checked 
again using the VAG1551 scan tool. 
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Page 70 of 75
69-96
 
  
WARNING! 
Make sure the passenger compartment is not 
occupied before connecting the battery Ground 
(GND) strap.   - Release front portion of airbag - 1 - and 
fold it back to A-pillar, during this, twist-
securing seam -A- must face center of 
vehicle. 
 - Clip in side curtain airbag using clip - 3 - 
 Fig. 4
 . 
 - Install bolt -4-  Fig. 3
 .
 - Remainder of installation is in reverse 
order of removal 
  - Switch ignition on.
 - Connect battery.
2 - 
Grip handle adapter 
3 - 
Clip 
4 - 
Bolts (2x) 
4 Nm (35 in. lb)Self-lockingAlways replaceAlways clean threaded holes for drive 
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69-97
 
  
5 - 
Igniter 
6 - 
Side curtain airbag harness connector 
7 - 
Retaining tab 
8 - 
Bolts (2x) 
4 Nm (35 in. lb)Self-lockingAlways replaceAlways clean threaded holes for drive 
flange bolts (e.g. using tap) Use VAS 5122 and VAG 1783
9 - 
Clip 
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Page 75 of 75
69-100
 
    
Front and rear roof grab handles are mounted the same way.  
Notes: 
 Repair Manual, Body On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Repair Group 01
    Fig. 5  Mounting side curtain airbag at roof grab handle
-  Insert pre-assembly clip -A- into mounting point -C-.
-  Insert pins -B- in mounting points -D-.
-  Twist-securing seam -E- must face center of vehicle.
1 - Side curtain airbag
2 - Grip handle adapter, delivery casing airbag
After reconnecting the battery, check and activate the vehicle's 
electrical equipment (radio, clock, window regulators) according to the 
repair manual and/or Owner's Manual. If the airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- indicates a 
malfunction, the DTC memory must be erased and then checked 
again using the VAG 1551 scan tool. 
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