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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.
5 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque 7.5 Nm.
6 - Side airbag connector
7 - Earth cable
8 - Side fastening strips (2x)
Unplugging side airbag connector
– Unfasten the securing clip -1-.
– Unplug the connector -2-.
6.2 Removing and installing rear side airbag
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Fastening tool -VAS 6138-
♦ Fastening tool -VAS 6273-
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
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