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– Use a screwdriver to press the retaining spring in
-arrow direction- and take the cap -2- out of the heater duct.
– Screw out the bolts -1-.
– Screw out the bolts -arrows- on the right of the dash panel.
– Detach the felt from the dash panel at the outer corners in the
area of the dash panel insert.
– Screw out the bolts -arrows- on the left of the dash panel.
– Set down the dash panel with the upper side resting on a soft
surface.
WARNING
Heed the safety regulations for pyrotechnic components
⇒ page 94 .
– Unscrew the nuts -1- and -2-.
– Take the front passenger's airbag out of the dash panel.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
4. Central tube 243