695119 Removing and installing airbag sensor

WM 695119 Removing and installing airbag sensor

Technical values

General warning notes

General warning notes for airbag

-> 69 Safety regulations for vehicles with airbag and belt tensioner

Preliminary work

Preliminary work for lock support sensor

Removing front apron. -> 631519 Removing and installing front apron - "Removing" section

Preliminary work for centre sensor

Remove front seat. -> 720119 Removing and installing front seat - "Removing" section 720119 Removing and Installing Front Seat

Preliminary work for wheel arch sensor

Remove rear side trim panel. -> 700319 Removing and installing side trim panel for rear luggage compartment - "Removing" section 700319 Removing and installing rear luggage compartment side-trim panel.

Removing airbag sensor

Removing sensor on lock support

Information

- 6 sensors are used for the airbags in the Cayenne.

- The front two sensors are located on the lock support.

- The middle two sensors are located on the floorpan behind the front seats.

- The rear two sensors are located on the rear wheel housings.

Overview of airbag sensor

CAUTION

Danger of injury and damage to property as a result of incorrect handling of airbag sensors.

- Risk of confusing the front, middle and rear sensors, since they do not differ in appearance.

-> Always observe the safety regulations for handling airbag units -> 69 Safety regulations for vehicles with airbag and belt tensioner
-> Remove ignition key. Disconnect battery. Route or isolate ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, seat frame) is avoided. -> 90 Work instructions after disconnecting the battery
-> Before the connector is disconnected from the sensor, always wait for 1 minute before disconnecting the battery.

1. Push in lock -2- on plug for sensor -1- , until this perceptibly engages -arrow A-.

Disconnecting sensor

2. Release locking mechanism on the latch -2- -arrow B- and pull off plug from sensor -1- -arrow C-.

Disconnecting sensor

3. Unscrew the two fastening nuts -3- and remove the sensor.

Removing sensor

Removing middle sensor

Information

- Accessibility is limited. If the carpet is pulled back too far, it will tear at the edges.

1. Lift up the carpet towards the rear.

CAUTION

Danger of injury and damage to property as a result of incorrect handling of airbag sensors.

- Risk of confusing the front, middle and rear sensors, since they do not differ in appearance.

-> Always observe the safety regulations for handling airbag units -> 69 Safety regulations for vehicles with airbag and belt tensioner
-> Remove ignition key. Disconnect battery. Route or isolate ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, seat frame) is avoided. -> 90 Work instructions after disconnecting the battery
-> Before the connector is disconnected from the sensor, always wait for 1 minute before disconnecting the battery.

2. Push in lock -2- on plug for sensor -1- , until this perceptibly engages -arrow A-.

Disconnecting sensor

3. Release locking mechanism on the latch -2- -arrow B- and pull off plug from sensor -1- -arrow C-.

Disconnecting sensor

4. Unscrew the two fastening screws -4- and remove the sensor.

Removing sensor

Removing sensor on wheel housing

CAUTION

Danger of injury and damage to property as a result of incorrect handling of airbag sensors.

- Risk of confusing the front, middle and rear sensors, since they do not differ in appearance.

-> Always observe the safety regulations for handling airbag units -> 69 Safety regulations for vehicles with airbag and belt tensioner
-> Remove ignition key. Disconnect battery. Route or isolate ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier (e.g. body, seat frame) is avoided. -> 90 Work instructions after disconnecting the battery
-> Before the connector is disconnected from the sensor, always wait for 1 minute before disconnecting the battery.

1. Push in lock -2- on plug for sensor -1- , until this perceptibly engages -arrow A-.

Disconnecting sensor

2. Release locking mechanism on the latch -2- -arrow B- and pull off plug from sensor -1- -arrow C-.

Disconnecting sensor

3. Unscrew the two fastening screws -4- and remove the sensor.

Removing sensor

Installing airbag sensor

Installing sensor on lock support

WARNING

Danger of injury caused by loose, safety-related bolts.

-> Always replace fastening screws of the sensors after customer service and reworking.
-> Never make alterations to the micro-encapsulated screws, which have a negative effect on the bond (e.g. using lubricant, loosening bolts and screwing them down again).

Information

- 6 sensors are used for the airbags in the Cayenne.

- The front two sensors are located on the lock support.

- The middle two sensors are located on the floorpan behind the front seats.

- The rear two sensors are located on the rear wheel housings.

Information

If a new component (e.g. sensor, airbag control unit, airbag unit) of the airbag system has to be installed, the new component will be supplied with a barcode sticker (tear-off label).

Sample tear-off label shown >> airbag sensor

- Tear off the tear-off label -2- on the new component -1- and stick it under the heading Proof of airbag system check/component replacement in the Guarantee and Maintenance booklet.

Tear-off label

- The replacement date and mileage must be documented and the booklet must be stamped with the dealer's stamp.

Information

- Make sure that the sensor is properly positioned.

1. Slide sensor onto the bolts on the lock support.

Installing the sensor

2. Screw on the fastening nuts -3- and tighten them. => Tightening torque: 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.).

Installing the sensor

3. Slide the connector onto the sensor until it clicks into place.

Inserting sensor

Installing middle sensor

WARNING

Danger of injury caused by loose, safety-related bolts.

-> Always replace fastening screws of the sensors after customer service and reworking.
-> Never make alterations to the micro-encapsulated screws, which have a negative effect on the bond (e.g. using lubricant, loosening bolts and screwing them down again).

Information

If a new component (e.g. sensor, airbag control unit, airbag unit) of the airbag system has to be installed, the new component will be supplied with a barcode sticker (tear-off label).

Installing the sensor

2. Slide the connector onto the sensor until it clicks into place.

Inserting sensor

3. Fold carpet forwards.

Installing sensor on wheel housing

WARNING

Danger of injury caused by loose, safety-related bolts.

-> Always replace fastening screws of the sensors after customer service and reworking.
-> Never make alterations to the micro-encapsulated screws, which have a negative effect on the bond (e.g. using lubricant, loosening bolts and screwing them down again).

Information

If a new component (e.g. sensor, airbag control unit, airbag unit) of the airbag system has to be installed, the new component will be supplied with a barcode sticker (tear-off label).

Installing the sensor

2. Slide the connector onto the sensor until it clicks into place.

Inserting sensor

Subsequent work

Subsequent work for lock support sensor

1. Install front apron. -> 631519 Removing and installing front apron - "Installing" section
2. Carry out work instruction after disconnecting the battery. -> 90 Work instructions after disconnecting the battery
3. Read out the airbag fault memory with the Porsche System Tester.

Subsequent work on centre sensor

1. Install front seat -> 720119 Removing and installing front seat - "Installing" section 720119 Removing and Installing Front Seat.

2. Carry out work instruction after disconnecting the battery. -> 90 Work instructions after disconnecting the battery
3. Read out the airbag fault memory with the Porsche System Tester.

Subsequent work for wheel arch sensor

1. Install rear side trim panel. -> 700319 Removing and installing side trim panel for rear luggage compartment - "Installing" section 700319 Removing and installing rear luggage compartment side-trim panel
2. Carry out work instruction after disconnecting the battery. -> 90 Work instructions after disconnecting the battery
3. Read out the airbag fault memory with the Porsche System Tester.