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1 - Front airbag crash sensor
♦ 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 bumper ⇒
Rep. gr. 63 .
Note
On the 3l TDI, the crash sensor on
the left in the direction of travel is
concealed by the air conditioner dry‐
er cylinder. On the 3l TDI move the
lock carrier to the service position to
gain access to the crash sensor. ⇒
Rep. gr. 50
– Release the tab at the
yellow connector and
unplug the connector.
– Unscrew the bolts -2-
(2x).
– Detach the crash sensor
-1-.
♦ Installing
– Install the crash sensor
-1- in reverse 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 .
Note
If the airbag warning lamp -K75- in‐
dicates a fault following installation,
the event recorder must be interro‐
gated, erased and interrogated
again ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
2 - Bolts (2x)
❑ Tightening torque 9 Nm
3 - Lock carrier
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
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