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Note
If the airbag warning lamp -K75- in‐
dicates a fault following installation,
the event recorder must be interro‐
gated, erased and interrogated
again ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
2 - Connector
WARNING
Never unplug the con‐
nector -2- at the front
passenger's airbag unit.
3 - Airbag guide
❑ Riveted to dash panel
❑ Cannot be replaced separately
❑ Must be replaced together with dash panel after airbag triggering
4 - Bolts (8x), 4 Nm
❑ Must be replaced after airbag triggering.
5 - Securing elements (2x)
❑ Must be replaced after airbag triggering.
❑ Remove the front passenger's airbag unit.
❑ Screw out the bolts -4- (8x).
❑ Take out the securing elements -5-.
6 - Dash panel
7 - Central tube
8 - Nuts (4x), 5 Nm
❑ Must be replaced after airbag triggering.
9 - Connector for airbag unit
10 - Coupling for airbag unit
5.2 Removing and installing key operated
switch to deactivate front passenger
side airbag -E224-
Removing
WARNING
Heed the safety regulations for pyrotechnic components
⇒ page 94 .
– With the ignition switched on, disconnect the battery earth wire
⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Remove the glove compartment ⇒ page 5 .
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
132 Rep. gr.69 - Passenger protection