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– Route the cable from the seat occupied recognition control unit
-J706- -5- as shown.
Note
In the original as-delivered vehicle condition, the cable runs be‐
neath the holder -6-.
– Tighten the bolts -1- and the hexagon nuts -2- to torque
⇒ page 161 .
– When installing the seat pan padding, all upholstery clips must
be attached/fitted at the old location:
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 .
On installation of a new service kit and following repair work on
the front passenger's seat involving »disengagement« of the seat
and/or backrest cover, basic setting of the seat occupied recog‐
nition control unit must always be performed ⇒ page 99 .
– As a final step, select the function „Airbag“ in the „Guided fault-
finding routine“ with the ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
♦ -J706 Seat occupied recognition control unit basic setting
Component Nm
Bolt for seat occupied recognition control unit -J706- 2.5
Hexagon nut for seat occupied recognition control unit
-J706-
2.5
9.2 Replacing rigid foam inserts
Damaged rigid foam inserts must be replaced.
– Remove the damaged rigid foam inserts -1- (2x).
– Clean the bonding surfaces in the area of the rigid foam inserts
-1- (2x) at the seat pan -2-.
– Position the rigid foam inserts -1- (2x) at the extension of the
beads -arrows- »flush with contours« on the seat pan -2-.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
9. Servicing seat-occupied sensor for front passenger's airbag deactivation (country-specific) 161