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4 - Side airbag connector
5 - Seat heating connector
6 - Bolts (2x)
7 - Centre armrest
8 - Nuts (2x)
9 - Rear shelf trim
Side airbag connector
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 .
– 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.
2.3 Removing and installing centre armrest
♦ Removing
– Remove the rear seat bench ⇒ page 333 .
– Remove the rear seat backrest ⇒ page 334 .
– Unscrew the bolts -2- (2x).
– Disengage the centre armrest -1- from the holders -3- (2x).
♦ Installing
– Install the centre armrest -1- in the reverse order of removal.
Audi A8 2003 ➤
General body repairs, interior - Edition 07.2011
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