Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > A3 Mk2 > Body | Fitting instructions: retrofitting key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side | Passenger protection | Retrofitting key-operated switch (Audi A6 2005 ?) | Installing warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side | Removing centre vent trim panel without warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side

Removing centre vent trim panel without warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side

Special tools and workshop equipment required

t	Removal wedge -3409-

t	Hook -3438-

–	Lower steering wheel as far as possible towards rear, making use of the full range of the steering column adjuster.

–	Detach chrome frame of vent trim panel -1- on left in direction of -arrow-. Use removal wedge -3409- to unclip if necessary.

–	Set slats of centre vent trim panel to horizontal position.

–	Use a small, commercially available screwdriver -3- and -4- to release metal clips -2- in direction of -arrow-.

Note

A hole is provided on both sides of the centre vent trim panel for engaging the hook -3438-.

–	Pull centre vent trim panel -1- on both sides out of dash panel installation opening with hook -3438-, leaving the screwdrivers inserted.

–	Disengage wiring harness from clip -3-.

–	Unplug all electrical connectors -arrows-.

Note

The illustration shows a centre vent trim panel with full switch assignment. There may also be dummy covers fitted depending on equipment version.

–	Make a sketch or take a photograph showing the sections of the centre vent trim panel fitted with switches or dummy covers.

–	Press the hazard warning light switch -E3--2- as well as all other switches and dummy covers out of the centre vent trim panel.

Note

Use the switches and dummy covers removed for the new centre vent trim panel with warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side.