Audi A8 2003 - Additional Safety Regulations for Side Airbag; Additional Safety Regulations for Curtain Airbag

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WARNING
♦ This does not apply to belt tensioners operating on the
Wankel principle. These are to be treated in the same
manner as non-ignited pyrotechnic components (for ex‐
ample airbags, seat belts, pyrotechnic battery isolators).
♦ Reason: It is not possible with the equipment available to
workshops to check whether all the ignition stages of
Wankel-type belt tensioners have been ignited.
1.3 Additional safety regulations for side air‐
bag
♦ It is advisable to use genuine seat covers.
♦ Use is never to be made of seat covers or loose covers not
specially approved for use on Audi seats with side airbags.
♦ The backrest foam fill is not to be cut away in the area of the
side airbag.
♦ On installation, the seam in the area of the side airbag must
be straight.
♦ All upholstery clips (metal and plastic clips) must be replaced.
♦ It is advisable to use genuine clips only.
♦ On installation, all clips must be fitted in the same positions as
on removal.
♦ If the cover is damaged (tears, burn marks, etc.) in the area of
the side airbag, it is always to be replaced for safety reasons,
as otherwise the side airbag will not inflate properly.
♦ The backrest cover in the area of the side airbag is never to
be repaired (on account of special thread and precisely de‐
fined seam).
♦ Always replace the backrest padding after the side airbags
have been triggered.
♦ All damaged components must be replaced after an accident.
The airbag unit can be re-used if there are no signs of damage.
♦ If side airbag units are replaced, remove the airbag number
sticker from the new unit and affix it over the old one on the
seat pan.
♦ Never pierce the cover in the area of the airbag and the seat
occupied sensor, front passenger side -G128- with an uphols‐
tery needle or similar pointed objects.
1.4 Additional safety regulations for curtain
airbag
♦ Prior to installation, always visually inspect the trim for dam‐
age.
♦ Trim repairs (upper A-pillar, B, C and D-pillar trim) are not per‐
mitted.
♦ On installation, make sure the trim is firmly attached.
♦ When performing repairs behind the curtain airbag always re‐
move the entire module.
♦ Curtain airbag modules are to be handled with the utmost care
on removal and installation to avoid possible damage.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
1. Safety regulations and test methods for pyrotechnic, electrical and mechanical components of the restraint system 97