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Retrofitting key-operated switch (Audi A8 1994 ?, gradual introduction from approx. week 41/1998 onwards, with front and side or > < Removing centre vent trim panel without warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side
Installing centre vent trim panel with warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side
Installing centre vent trim panel with warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side
  Note
The wiring to the warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side -K145- (“PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” lamp) is part of the passenger compartment wiring harness.
–  Fit warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side -K145- in centre vent trim panel.
   
–  Slide warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side -K145--3- into corresponding opening in centre vent trim panel -1-.
–  Make sure warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side -K145- engages properly in opening of centre vent trim panel.
–  Locate wiring harness for warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side -K145- in area of centre vent trim panel.
–  Plug in connector -2- at warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side -K145--3-.
–  Make sure connector engages properly (audibly).
–  Slide hazard warning lamp switch -E3- and all other switches and dummy covers into mountings in centre vent trim panel in accordance with sketch or photograph. Never alter position with respect to centre vent trim panel removed on account of wire lengths.
–  Engage wiring harness in clip -4-.
–  Plug in connectors at switches/plug contacts, paying attention to colour coding.
–  Make sure all connectors engage properly (audibly).
–  Slide centre vent into dash panel opening.
–  Take care not to trap any wires and make sure centre vent is properly engaged with dash panel.
l  Ignition switched on
  WARNING
Make sure nobody is in the vehicle when the battery is being connected.
  A69-10126
–  Connect earth wire -arrow- to battery → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.27.
–  Install luggage compartment floor trim.
–  Observe measures to be taken after connecting the battery → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.27.
–  Perform adaption for airbag control unit -J234- → Chapter.
–  Perform functional test.
–  Deactivate airbag on front passenger side with key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side -E224-.
   Warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side -K145- must light up constantly.
–  Activate airbag on front passenger side with key-operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side -E224-.
   Warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side -K145- must go out.
–  Interrogate and erase fault memories of all control units. To do so, use a suitable vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system, e.g. vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system -VAS 5051B-.
  A27-10018

Retrofitting key-operated switch (Audi A8 1994 ?, gradual introduction from approx. week 41/1998 onwards, with front and side or > < Removing centre vent trim panel without warning lamp for airbag deactivated on front passenger side