A3 Quattro V6-3.2L (BUB) (2008)
also updated.
The old passenger airbag module must be installed with the old nuts and the old tightening specification and the new passenger airbag
module must be installed with the new nuts and according to the new tightening specification.
Check the part number to determine if a new or old passenger airbag module is installed in the vehicle.
‹› Qty. 4
‹› Replace
‹› 9 Nm "old" nuts for the "old" passenger airbag module.
‹› 7 Nm "new" nuts for the "new" passenger airbag module.
3
Airbag unit connector
4
Nut
CAUTION!
Nut - 4 - on passenger airbag unit must not be loosened under any circumstances.
5
Left Retainer
‹› Always replace after airbag has deployed.
Removing
-
Remove passenger's airbag unit.
-
Remove bolts - 11 - (Qty. 2).
-
Remove left bracket - 5 -.
Installing
To install, perform the steps used in removal in reverse order.
6
Airbag Guide
‹› riveted to instrument panel
‹› cannot be replaced separately
‹› must be replaced with instrument panel after airbag deployment
7
Instrument Panel
8
Airbag Unit Support
‹› Bolted with central tube. Refer to => [ (Item 7) Airbag Unit Support ] See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument
Panel/Service and Repair/Instrument Panel/Central Tube Overview
9
Central Tube
10
Right Retainer
‹› Always replace after airbag has deployed.
Removing
-
Remove passenger's airbag unit.
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Remove bolts - 11 - (Qty. 2).
-
Remove right bracket.