Audi A8 2003 User Manual

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– Take out the storage compartment -4-.
– Unclip the connector -2-.
– Unscrew the nuts -3- (13x).
– Take out the driver's knee airbag -1-.
– Set down the airbag unit -1- with the impact cushion facing
upwards.
Installing
Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:
– Replace the following components after airbag triggering:
♦ Driver's storage compartment -4-
♦ Bolts for securing driver's storage compartment
♦ Nuts -3- for securing knee airbag
– Make sure the connector for the knee airbag is heard to fully
engage with the coupling.
WARNING
There must not be anyone 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- indicates a fault following instal‐
lation, the event recorder must be interrogated, erased and inter‐
rogated again ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Tightening torques
♦ Knee airbag to driver's storage compartment: 2.5 Nm
8.2 Removing and installing front passeng‐
er's knee airbag
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Removing
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
150 Rep. gr.69 - Passenger protection

Audi A8 2003 Specifications

General

Brand	Audi
Model	A8 2003
Category	Automobile
Language	English