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1 - Cover
2 - Holder (2x)
3 - Holder (2x)
4 - Driver's/passenger's side
airbag
♦ 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 seat
⇒ page 282 .
– Remove the upper
backrest cover panel
⇒ page 309 .
– Remove the lower back‐
rest cover panel
⇒ page 310 .
– Use a screwdriver to
prise out the side fasten‐
ing strips -8- (2x).
– Fold the cover -1- for‐
wards.
– Unplug the connector
for the side airbag -6-
⇒ page 137 .
– Unscrew the bolt -5-.
– Press the side airbag -4- downwards and detach the side airbag -4- to the front.
♦ Installing
– Engage the side airbag -4- at the holders -2- (2x) in the backrest frame.
– Engage the holders -3- (2x) and press the side airbag -4- upwards as far as it will go.
– Replace the bolt -5-.
– Screw on the earth cable -7- with the side airbag -4-.
– Continue installing the side airbag -4- in reverse order.
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
136 Rep. gr.69 - Passenger protection
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