Audi A8 2003 User Manual

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♦ Airbag units must be replaced if any contamination such as
oils, greases, lacquers, paints or solvents has penetrated into
the fabric.
♦ Pyrotechnic components are not to be exposed to tempera‐
tures in excess of 100 °C even for brief periods.
Special notes on driver's and front passenger's airbags
♦ Following removal, driver's and front passenger's airbag units
are to be stored with the cushioned side facing upwards.
Always keep to the following sequence when replacing airbag
units:
1 - Remove the old airbag unit and set it down with the cush‐
ioned side facing upwards.
2 - Remove the new airbag unit from the transportation con‐
tainer and set it down with the cushioned side facing up‐
wards.
3 - Immediately place the old airbag unit in the transportation
container.
4 - Install the new airbag unit in the vehicle.
Special notes for belt tensioners
♦ Belt tensioner units are to be handled with the utmost care on
removal and installation. There is a high risk of damage and
injury if belt tensioner units are not handled correctly.
♦ Always replace belt tensioner units showing signs of mechan‐
ical damage (dents, cracks).
♦ Never point the open end of a belt tensioner at another person.
♦ When connecting the belt tensioner unit, all mechanical parts
(including those of the three-point seat belt) must be properly
attached. If the belt tensioner unit cannot be connected due to
a lack of space, the webbing must be completely retracted pri‐
or to connection. There is then no increased safety risk if the
other safety precautions are observed. This primarily applies
to disconnection of the battery and the discharging of static by
the person performing the work before connecting the belt
tensioner unit.
♦ Depending on the nature of the crash, the belt tensioner may
have been ignited but NOT the belt force limiter. These items
are to be treated as non-ignited components.
1.2 Storage, transportation and disposal of
airbag, belt tensioner and battery isola‐
tor units (pyrotechnic components)
♦ Storage is subject to the applicable national legislation.
♦ Transportation is governed by national and international legal
provisions which specify the details of packaging, marking, la‐
belling and accompanying documentation.
♦ In line with national legislation, non-ignited pyrotechnic com‐
ponents are to be sent for proper recycling in the original
packaging. Please ask your importer for details.
♦ Only fully ignited pyrotechnic components can be disposed of
as commercial refuse.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
96 Rep. gr.69 - Passenger protection

Audi A8 2003 Specifications

General

Brand	Audi
Model	A8 2003
Category	Automobile
Language	English