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♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Removing
WARNING
Heed the safety regulations for pyrotechnic components
⇒ page 94 .
– With the ignition switched on, disconnect the battery earth wire
⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Remove the driver's storage compartment ⇒ page 9 . Re‐
member that the knee airbag is attached to the storage com‐
partment.
– Unplug the knee airbag connector (yellow).
– To do so, pull the catch -2- in arrow direction and unplug the
connectors -1- and -3-.
Deformation element for left knee airbag
– Unscrew the nuts -3- (2x).
– Take out the deformation element -1-.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
8. Removing and installing knee airbag 153