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– Press on the gas generator -16-.
– Make sure the threaded pin -8- is in contact with the rear stop of the elongated hole -10-.
– Tighten the nuts -7- and -15-.
– Tighten the nut -13- at the holder -12-.
– Consecutively tighten the nuts -13- (5x).
– Secure the wiring harness -2- at the clip -1-.
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
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.
12 - Holder
13 - Nuts (6x)
❑ Tightening torque 5.5 Nm.
14 - Stud
15 - Nut
❑ Tightening torque 5.5 Nm.
16 - Gas generator
17 - Holder
7.2 Removing and installing rear deforma‐
tion element (Saloon)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
144 Rep. gr.69 - Passenger protection