Audi A8 2003 - Removing and Installing Rear Deformation Element (Vehicles with Long Wheelbase)

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1 - Deformation element
♦ Removing
WARNING
Heed the safety regula‐
tions for pyrotechnic
components ⇒ page 94 .
– With the ignition switch‐
ed on, disconnect the
battery earth wire ⇒
Electrical system; Rep.
gr. 27 .
– Remove the sun visor
⇒ page 247 .
– Remove the roof grab
handles ⇒ page 251 .
– Remove the upper A-pil‐
lar trim ⇒ page 250 .
– Remove the coat hook
⇒ page 260 .
– Remove the D-pillar trim
⇒ page 258 .
– Remove the rear shelf
⇒ page 262 .
– Remove the curtain air‐
bag ⇒ page 142 .
– Unscrew the nuts -2-
(3x).
– Take out the deforma‐
tion element -1-.
♦ Installing
– Install the deformation
element -1- in the re‐
verse order of removal.
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 .
2 - Nuts (3x)
❑ Tightening torque 4 Nm.
7.3 Removing and installing rear deforma‐
tion element (vehicles with long wheel‐
base)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
7. Servicing curtain airbag 145