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1 - Front passenger's airbag
unit
♦ Removing
WARNING
♦Heed the safety regula‐
tions for pyrotechnic
components ⇒ page 94 .
♦Heed the disposal regu‐
lations for pyrotechnic
components ⇒ page 96 .
– With the ignition switch‐
ed on, disconnect the
battery earth wire ⇒
Electrical system; Rep.
gr. 27 .
– Remove the glove com‐
partment ⇒ page 5 .
Note
Before unplugging the connectors,
discharge static by briefly touching
the door striker plate or vehicle
body.
– Unplug the connector
for the airbag unit -9-
from the coupling -10-.
WARNING
Never unplug the con‐
nector -2- at the front
passenger's airbag unit.
– Unscrew the nuts -8-
(4x).
– Take out the airbag unit -1- downwards.
– Set down the airbag unit -1- with the impact cushion facing upwards.
♦ Installing
Install in reverse order. Pay attention to the following:
– Replace the airbag fastening elements after airbag triggering:
♦ Securing element -Item ⇒ Item 5 (page 132) -. Dash panel with airbag guide -Item ⇒ Item 6 (page 132) -
and -Item ⇒ Item 3 (page 132) -. Bolt -Item ⇒ Item 4 (page 132) -. Nut -Item ⇒ Item 8 (page 132) -
– Make sure the connector for the airbag unit -9- is heard to fully engage with the coupling at the airbag
unit -10-.
WARNING
There must not be any‐
one in the vehicle when
connecting the battery.
– With the ignition switched on, connect the battery earth wire ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 .
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
5. Servicing front passenger side airbag N131 131
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