A6 V6-3.0L (AVK) (2004)
Air Bag: All Technical Service Bulletins
Campaign - Air Bag Replacement
November 2002
Subject:
2003 Model Year Audi A4, A6
Replace Air Bag Unit
(Supersedes LN Recall Circular Dated Oct. 2002)
Work Procedure
Overview: This procedure describes removal and replacement of the air bag for the 3-spoke steering wheel on 2003 model year Audi A4/A6 vehicles.
Parts
Work Sequence
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Obtain the anti-theft radio security code
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Turn ignition switch to the "Off" position
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Open hood and disconnect ground cable (GND) from the negative (-) battery terminal
CAUTION: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUDI TELEMATICS BY ONSTAR, SWITCH-OFF THE EMERGENCY (BACKUP)
BATTERY FOR THE TELEMATIC/TELEPHONE CONTROL MODULE PRIOR TO DISCONNECTING VEHICLE BATTERY
WARNING: Observe all safety precautions before starting work on any part of the air bag system
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Unlock steering column lock
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Pull steering wheel -5- as far out and up as possible
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Lock steering column in position
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Turn steering wheel to a vertical position
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Remove Torx bolt T 30 -3-
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Turn steering wheel back one half-turn and remove the second Torx bolt T30 -3-
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Disconnect connector for air bag unit -2-
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Carefully remove air bag unit -7- and place on appropriate surface with impact padding facing upward
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Obtain new air bag unit 8E0 880 201T or 8E0 880 201S, place on steering wheel and connect electrical connector -2-
NOTE: Make sure connector and securing clip completely engage