Audi A8 2003 User Manual

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1 - Nuts (2x)
Tightening torque 6 Nm.
2 - 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 pan
⇒ page 342 .
– Remove the individual
rear seat ⇒ page 343 .
– Use a screwdriver to
prise out the side fasten‐
ing strips -6- (3x).
– Unfasten the fastening
strip -8- at the protective
cover -7-.
– Pinch off the upholstery
clips -4- (4x).
– Use a screwdriver to
prise out the lower fas‐
tening strips -5- (5x).
– Fold over the cover and
padding in the area of
the side airbag -2- so as
to provide access to the back of the side airbag.
– Unfasten the securing clip -9-.
– Unplug the connector -10-.
– Unscrew the nuts -1- (2x).
– Take out the side airbag -2-.
♦ Installing
– Screw the earth cable -11- with the upper nut -1- to the side airbag -2-.
– Continue installing the side airbag -2- in the reverse order of removal.
– Use the upholstery stapler V.A.G 1634 to fit the new upholstery clips.
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 .
Note
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
140 Rep. gr.69 - Passenger protection

Audi A8 2003 Specifications

General

Brand	Audi
Model	A8 2003
Category	Automobile
Language	English