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12.2 Removing and installing front side air‐
bag crash sensor
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1410-
♦ 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 lower B-pillar trim ⇒ page 256 .
– Unfasten the reel. Complete seat belt removal is not neces‐
sary ⇒ page 107 .
– Unscrew the nuts -2- (2x).
– Release the tab at the yellow connector -1- and unplug the
connector.
♦ Installing
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
168 Rep. gr.69 - Passenger protection