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– Position the crash sensor -1- on the threaded pins.
– Secure the crash sensor -1- with the nuts -2- (2x).
♦ Tightening torque 9 Nm.
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 .
Note
If the airbag warning lamp -K75- indicates a fault following instal‐
lation, the event recorder must be interrogated, erased and inter‐
rogated again ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
12.3 Removing and installing rear side airbag
(curtain airbag) 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 rear wheel housing trim ⇒ page 258 .
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
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