Audi Q7: Battery Interrupt Igniter
Overview - Battery Interrupt Igniter

1 - Connector
- For the Battery Interrupt Igniter -N253-
2 - Nuts
- Tightening specification. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.97; Relay Panels, Fuse Panels and
E-Boxes; Component Location Overview - Relay Panels, Fuse Panels and
E-Boxes.
3 - Battery Interrupt Igniter -N253-
- Available only together with -4-
4 - Fuse Panel A -SA-
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.97; Relay Panels, Fuse Panels and
E-Boxes; Component Location Overview - Relay Panels, Fuse Panels and
E-Boxes.
5 - Cover
6 - Positive Terminal Clamp
- Tightening specification. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Battery; Overview - Battery.
Battery Interrupt Igniter, Removing and Installing
WARNING
- Follow all safety precautions when working on
pyrotechnic components. Refer to
→ Chapter "Safety Precautions for Pyrotechnic
Components".
- Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic
components. Refer to
→ Chapter "Airbag, Belt Tensioner and Battery Cut-Out
Units, Storing, Transporting and Disposing (Pyrotechnic
Components)".
Note
- If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- turns on after a vehicle
accident, check whether crash data is stored using the Vehicle
Diagnostic Tester. If this is the case, check if the malfunction
"Resistance too high" for the
Battery Interrupt Igniter -N253- is stored in the Diagnostic
Trouble Code (DTC) memory. If this is the case, Battery
Interrupt Igniter -N253- must be replaced.
- The Battery Interrupt Igniter -N253- interrupts the
electrical circuit each time an airbag is deployed. The Battery
Interrupt Igniter -N253- must be replaced after a deployment.
- The Battery Interrupt Igniter -N253- is available as a
replacement part only together with Fuse Panel A -SA-.
- Fuse Panel A - SA-, Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.97; Relay Panels, Fuse Panels
and E-Boxes; Component Location Overview - Relay Panels, Fuse
Panels and E-Boxes.
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Overview - Driver Side Airbag
1 - Wiring Harness
For Driver Airbag Igniter -N95- and Driver Airbag Release Valve
Igniter -N490-
Replacing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Airbag Connector,
Overview - Front Passenger Airbag
1 - Connector
For Front Passenger Airbag Igniter 2 -N132-
2 - Connector
For Front Passenger Airbag Release Valve Igniter -N491-
3 -&n
1 - Front Thorax Airbag
Driver side: with the Driver Thorax Airbag Igniter -N199-
Front passenger side: with Front Passenger Thorax Airbag Igniter
-N200-
WARNING
Follow all s
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Physical Principles
The four known states of water also apply to air
conditioning system refrigerants.
1 - Gaseous (invisible)
2 - Vapor
3 - Liquid
4 - Solid
When water is heated in a container (heat absorption), water
vapor can be seen to rise. If the vapo
Latch Release Lever Release Cable, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the latch release lever mounting bracket. Refer to
→ Chapter "Latch Release Lever Mounting Bracket, Removing and
Installing".
- Remove the vehicle electrical system control module bracket.
Refer to
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