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WPC6 - Replacing Driver’s Airbag Unit (Workshop Campaign)

Change
Overview:

Release

Date

Change

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11/02/2023

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Orignal publication

1

12/02/2025

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Note added regarding
returning removed airbags
for WPC6 Campaign

Model Year:

As of 2015 up to 2017

Model Line:

Cayenne (92A)

Concerns:

Driver’s airbag unit

Cause:

The driver’s airbags of the affected vehicles must be inspected for the validation of the results of
completed long-term quality vehicle tests.

Action:

Replace driver’s airbag unit.

Affected
Vehicles:

Only vehicles assigned to the campaign (see also PCSS Vehicle Information).

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Installation
Position:

Driver’s airbag unit (replace)

Required parts
Parts Info:

Part No.

Designation

Number

V04015001MA 5Q0

⇒ Driver’s airbag unit
– Black

1 piece

or
V04015001MA 6W0

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⇒ Driver’s airbag unit
– Luxor Beige

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Replacing driver’s airbag unit
WARNING
Improper handling of airbag units
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Activate the airbag unit.

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System faults occur.

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Switch off ignition and remove ignition key or handheld transmitter.

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There must not be any voltage supply (e.g. battery charger) connected to the external power supply / jump-lead
starting terminals.

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Disconnect the battery and insulate the ground strap so that all contact with a ground carrier is avoided.

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Wait 1 minute after disconnecting the battery.

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Only disconnect the connector from the triggering unit after the waiting time has elapsed.

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Make sure that no foreign objects are present in front of the airbag unit during installation.

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Replace damaged parts at the time of removal.

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Always position airbag units so that the blow-out opening is facing upwards, e.g. crest on driver’s airbag.

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Do not place any objects on the airbag units.

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If removed for an extended period, the airbag units must be stored in a safe place.

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Airbag units must not come into contact with grease, oil, cleaning agents, liquids or similar substances.

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Do not expose airbag units to temperatures of more than 90 °C.

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Do not remove the short-circuit spring on the plug contacts.

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Triggering and preparations may only be carried out by skilled staff, supervised by a second responsible person.

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Before disposal, the airbag unit must be rendered harmless by triggering it electrically while observing all precautionary
measures, thereby preventing it from being used incorrectly.
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Replace driver’s airbag unit.
For instructions, see: ⇒ Workshop Manual '695819 Removing and installing driver’s airbag unit'
Information
Þ Production date (exemplary represenBefore replacing the airbag unit, check the production date ⇒
tation) -A-.
If this date is after31.12.2017, the affected airbag unit is not relevant for this action and can remain in
the vehicle.
Invoicing takes place via scope 3.

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ALL REMOVED AIRBAGS FOR WPC6 CAMPAIGN
MUST BE RETURNED TO YOUR FACING PDC.
Document the following data on a sheet of paper
and attach it, for example with adhesive tape to the
removed airbag unit before repacking it for return:
•
•
•
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Campaign number
Vehicle identification number
Vehicle type (Cayenne or Macan)
Model year of the vehicle
Production date (exemplary representation)
Vehicle mileage
Þ Airbag module number (sample illustration) -BAirbag module number ⇒

Airbag module number (sample illustration)
3

Enter the campaign in the Warranty and Maintenance logbook.

Warranty processing
Scope 1:

Replacing driver’s airbag unit
•
•

Cayenne
Airbag unit in black
Labor time:
Replacing driver’s airbag unit
Includes:
Connecting and disconnecting the battery

Labor time: 34 TU

Required parts:
V04015001MA 5Q0

Driver’s airbag unit

⇒ Damage number WPC6 066 000 2

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Replacing driver’s airbag unit
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Cayenne
Airbag unit in Luxor Beige
Labor time:
Replacing driver’s airbag unit
Includes:
Connecting and disconnecting the battery

Labor time: 34 TU

Required parts:
V04015001MA 6W0

Driver’s airbag unit

1 piece

Þ Damage number WPC6 066 000 2
⇒
Scope 3:

Removing and installing driver’s airbag unit
•

Cayenne
Labor time:
Removing and installing driver’s airbag unit
Includes:
Connecting and disconnecting the battery

Labor time: 28 TU

Þ Damage number WPC6 066 000 1
⇒

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