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10 Deactivation of rear side airbag with
fixed backrest
Block diagram
♦ ⇒ „10.1 Deactivation“, page 162
♦ ⇒ „10.2 Activation“, page 162
10.1 Deactivation
– Remove the rear seat bench ⇒ page 333 .
Note
The left and right side airbags can only be jointly deactivated. In‐
dividual side airbag deactivation is not possible.
– One connector each is provided on the left and right beneath
the rear seat bench.
– Press the retainer tab -2- in arrow direction and unplug the
connector -1-.
– Secure the loose connectors with cable ties.
Vehicles with no curtain airbag
– Remove the rear wheel housing trim ⇒ page 258 .
– Unplug the crash sensor connector at the C-pillar
⇒ page 169 .
– Install the rear seat bench ⇒ page 333 .
10.1.1 Rear side airbag deactivation stickers
– Affix the side airbag deactivation stickers -1- on the left and
right of the frame -2- of the rear doors -arrow-.
– If local regulations require several stickers to be affixed, these
are to be attached above the sticker shown.
– Alter the encoding of the airbag control unit to the option with‐
out rear side airbag ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
– Complete the registration card and forward it to the appropri‐
ate Regional Sales Centre or importer for recording purposes.
Place Sheet 3 of the registration card in the customer's docu‐
ment wallet.
10.2 Activation
– Remove the rear seat bench ⇒ page 333 .
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
162 Rep. gr.69 - Passenger protection
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