A6 Quattro Sedan V6-2.8L (AFC) (1995)
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Ground Connection Modification Procedure
Vehicles With A 4-Spoke Steering Wheel
CAUTION:
Always disconnect the battery ground (GND) cable before working on air bag or other related systems.
A.
Check Ground Connection
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Record preset radio stations
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Obtain radio code
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Check system with the VAG 1551
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DISCONNECT BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND COVER THE BATTERY TERMINAL
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Use T30 torx wrench and remove torx screws (1), located at the rear of the steering wheel
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Remove air bag unit from the steering wheel by tilting it down; disconnect the electrical connection and store air bag properly
WARNING:
Always set a removed air bag unit down (e.g., on a workbench) with the horn pad facing upward.
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Check for ground connection:
a) If a Phillips-head screw is in position (A) on horn-plate circuit board, no further action is necessary
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Reinstall parts, torque torx screws to 10 +/- 2 Nm (7 ft-lbs), and PROCEED TO SECTION C
b) If a Phillips-head screw is NOT present in position (A), proceed to install a ground wire as outlined in Section B
B.
Install Ground Wire
